Hydrographic Surveyor

Boskalis

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 data management. Proficient in leading survey projects, supervising teams, and implementing technical solutions in the near and offshore survey industry.

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Hydrographic Survey ExecutionMultibeam and Topographic Systems KnowledgeBeamworkx and Qinsy Software ExperienceData Acquisition and Equipment InstallationDredging and Marine Construction Experience

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Hard Skills

HydrographyMarine GeographyMarine ScienceLand SurveyMultibeam SystemsTopographic SystemsData ManagementCalibration TechniquesSurvey Problem SolvingProject Management

Soft Skills

Proactive MentalityIndependent WorkTeam SupervisionCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

BeamworkxQinsyMS OfficeDredgeview SoftwareDrone Survey Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving LicenceRight to Work in the UK

Industry Keywords

Nearshore SurveyOffshore SurveySurvey OperationsDredging SectorMarine Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up, install, and independently execute 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 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 Beamworkx 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