ROV Senior Surveyor

If you are excited by the prospect of working with industry leading subsea technology in a challenging environment, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) team are looking for an ROV Senior Surveyor or Survey Engineer to join them as part of the wider SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations) department. Our SALMO team is the lead across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the provision of marine salvage and emergency response. Our specialists including Master Mariners, Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, Environmental Scientists, ROV Pilots, AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) Operators and Divers provide a centre of expertise for subsea activities and marine operations. Our operations are varied and include salvage assistance to damaged surface vessels, location of aircraft on the sea-bottom, survey of WWII wrecks, towage of warships and submarines, emergency response preparedness exercises and underwater engineering support to resolve defects on Navy platforms at home and overseas. You will work as part of a team who are responsible for ROV operations, mobilising and producing survey outputs using cutting edge commercial ROV technology to support the UK's defence. You will be responsible for ensuring the survey planning, online survey equipment and software is capable of data acquisition and surveillance at all times. We will provide you with the necessary training to assist you on your journey to becoming an experienced ROV Senior Surveyor. This role is operationally important and as such attracts allowances (SALMO Terms and Conditions) depending on the working situation the employee is undertaking at that time. What you'll be doing

• Assist with project preparations focusing on survey planning
• Oversee installation of survey equipment
• Set up / calibrate survey online navigation systems
• Maintain survey log / record
• Acquisition and Quality Control of survey data
• Process and Quality Control survey data to meet customer requirements
• Creation of survey client report
• Develop survey procedures and best practices
• Support the ROV supervisor with day-to-day operations
• Support the ROV procurement team with technical requirements
• Be prepared to work offshore for up to 120 days split over multiple deployments each year
  
  Hold a relevant HNC qualification (Level 4) or have demonstrable experience as an offshore/hydrographic surveyor
• Experience of mobilising survey equipment
• Proficient in survey system calibrations
• Experience of leading survey teams
• Knowledge of system interfacing, network/communication protocols
  
  This role is subject to Retained Grade Terms and Conditions and differ from the DE&S standard Terms and Conditions.
For SALMO Retained Grade seeking promotion, please refer to Part 2, Section 10.2 of the SALMO Retained Grade Handbook. Due to the nature of this role, you are:
• Required to be fit to pass and maintain a two-yearly ENG1 seafarers medical (no geographical limitations)
• Required to enlist as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve
• Expected to work extended hours as and when required in support of operational commitments
• Required to live within 60 minutes travelling time of the base to which you are appointed
• Required to hold an in-date UK driving licence
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following will be assessed at interview:
• Improve Engineering Capability - Supervised Practitioner
• Technical Decision Making - Practitioner
• Communicating and Influencing - CSBC3
• Changing and Improving - CSBC3
We champion a balanced approach to work at DE&S. When not offshore, regular in-person attendance in office is required for at least 3 days per week to foster the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, we also offer flexibility in hours to support a healthy work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the site, the team, and your role.,
• Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to 26.5 days' annual leave per year, rising to 31.5 days per year after 5 years of service
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £51,175.00-£55,467.86 per year