Senior Marine Surveyor

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on more responsibility, grow your technical and managerial experience, and help deliver world-class marine survey work with one of the industry’s most respected consultancies.

In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with team leadership and project delivery. You’ll lead field surveys, manage project budgets and client relationships, and help train and mentor the next generation of marine scientists. You’ll also contribute to developing our marine survey services, supporting multi-disciplinary projects across the UK, Europe and Australia.

Are you an experienced marine surveyor looking to step into a role with more leadership and variety? Do you thrive on complex, high-impact projects—balancing time at sea with technical delivery and mentoring others? Want to work in a team that’s shaping the future of marine science across the UK and beyond?

• Current offshore survey and medical certifications
• 5+ years’ experience in the commercial marine survey sector
• Macrobenthic sample or DDV analysis experience
• A degree in a relevant marine or environmental discipline
• Willingness to work offshore (up to 120 days per year)
• Hands-on experience with marine survey equipment setup, calibration and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of UK marine consenting processes, or equivalent frameworks internationally
• Confidence using DDV and geophysical data interpretation tools, plus GIS proficiency
• Experience with marine mammal observation or passive acoustic monitoring
• Category BE towing licence
• Strong project management skills and a solid understanding of offshore survey H&S
• Background in global environmental surveys
• Experience leading complex marine survey projects from design to reporting
• Valid UK driving licence

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.