Hydrographic Surveyor

Boskalis

. Set up, install, and independently execute all hydrographic and topographic survey work for projects in line with safety, health, environment, and quality standards .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydrographic and topographic survey execution, with a strong focus on safety, quality standards, and project management. Proficient in data acquisition, equipment installation, and the use of specialized survey software.

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Hydrographic SurveyingTopographic SurveyingMultibeam SystemsBeamworX SoftwareQinsy Software

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Hard Skills

Hydrography DegreeMarine Geography DegreeMarine Science DegreeLand Survey DegreeSurvey Data AdministrationTechnical Problem SolvingCalibration of Survey EquipmentData Acquisition LeadershipEquipment InstallationDrone LiDAR Survey

Soft Skills

Proactive MentalityIndependent WorkSupervision of Trainees

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeDredgeview SoftwarePhotogrammetry

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving LicenceRight to Work in the UK

Industry Keywords

Nearshore SurveyOffshore SurveyDredging SectorMarine Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up, install, and independently execute all hydrographic and topographic survey work for projects in line with safety, health, environment, and quality standards
Assist project managers in running projects of varying sizes
Interact with dredging plant requiring survey input
Administer project survey data
Perform all relevant calibrations
Report within the company QA system
Solve technical survey problems during projects
Supervise trainees and junior surveyors
Stay informed about survey-related trends and developments
Suggest detailed improvements to the Survey Operations Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Science, Land Survey or related field
3 years + experience in near and/or offshore survey industry
Detailed, experience-based knowledge of multibeam and topographic systems
Experience using BeamworX and/or Qinsy (QPS software)
Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel
Capability to lead data acquisition, equipment installation and mobilisations
Ability to work independently, with a proactive mentality
Full UK driving licence
Right to Work in the UK
Desirable: previous experience in mobilisation of hydrographic equipment and vessels
Desirable: experience within the dredging/marine construction sector
Desirable: Dredgeview software experience
Desirable: drone LiDAR/photogrammetry survey experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a full-time contract)
Generous pension package
Opportunity to add flexible benefits
Training and development through the Boskalis Academy
Dynamic environment as part of a diverse, international team of experts
Career development opportunities