Job description
Are you an experienced hydrographic surveyor looking to broaden your technical expertise or a hydrographic survey graduate seeking to build a diverse career within survey, geospatial and marine technologies?
Join Harwich Haven Authority and help us maintain safe, efficient navigation across one of the UK’s most important harbour areas.
Working within our Harbour Engineering team, you will plan and deliver hydrographic surveys across our area of responsibility, from shallow intertidal waters to 12 nautical miles into the North Sea. You will work with a range of specialist equipment and software, producing accurate data, charts and reports that support safe navigation, dredging activity and environmental monitoring.
What the role involves
- Planning and carrying out hydrographic surveys to the required standards, including Special Order surveys within the channel and harbour.
- Using multibeam, single-beam, seismic, side-scan sonar, ADCP and other survey sensors.
- Mobilising, calibrating and maintaining survey equipment, including tide, wave and weather sensors.
- Processing and interpreting survey data, charting bathymetric datasets using GIS software, Cadcorp and 3DEO.
- Producing clear, accurate survey reports for submission to the UK Hydrographic Office.
- Maintaining reliable survey records and supporting the management of XYZ, LiDAR and other datasets.
- Undertaking sampling to support MMO licence requirements and monitor the health of the surrounding environment.
- Developing and documenting effective survey procedures and keeping up to date with new technology and methods.
- Working with the Marine department to support full implementation of the Port Marine Safety Code.
What we’re looking for
- Practical knowledge of hydrographic multibeam systems and motion reference units.
- Experience in a hydrographic surveying role or a related industry.
- Experience mobilising, maintaining and calibrating hydrographic survey equipment, including multibeam echo sounders.
- Experience using hydrographic software such as HYPACK or Qimera, together with GIS software.
- Strong analytical skills and close attention to detail when processing, interpreting and documenting survey data.
- The ability to work independently, use sound judgement and adapt to changing project requirements and environmental conditions.
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach when working with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- A full driving licence and the ability to pass an ENG1 medical.
Why join Harwich Haven Authority?
We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Discover more about our people, purpose, benefits and opportunities to grow in our new employee attraction booklet, Where Work Means More.
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Click “Apply Online” if you have the technical knowledge, practical experience and attention to detail needed to succeed in this role.
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