Senior SEO Surveyor – External Monitoring and Assurance

466451 Senior SEO Surveyor – External Monitoring and Assurance

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 7th July 2026

📍 Location: Aberdeen, Belfast, Beverley, Cardiff, Colchester, Crosby, Plymouth, Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £55,793 –
Out of Hours Contactability (A) – £3,000 (once Port State Control eligibility has been met)
Remote Working – £1,000
Location and Deployment Flexibility – £2,500
Operating in Hazardous Environments – £2,500
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Senior SEO Surveyor to join our External Monitoring and Assurance (EMA) team within the Maritime Governance and Regulatory Compliance Directorate.

The MCA implements the UK Government’s maritime safety policy, working to prevent loss of life and pollution at sea. The EMA branch provides assurance that external organisations, such as Classification Societies, Certifying Authorities, and UK Overseas Territories, comply with international and national standards. EMA team monitors and audits these bodies to ensure robust governance and adherence to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) codes, supporting the UK’s obligations as a flag, port, and coastal State.

You’ll work alongside experienced auditors and technical specialists, influencing policy and representing the UK in industry and regulatory forums. This is a unique opportunity to shape industry best practice, strengthen regulatory compliance, and contribute to safer seas worldwide.

Top Responsibilities

Contribute to meeting the MGRC strategy for quality assurance of delegated statutory survey work carried out by Recognised Organisations (ROs), Certifying Authorities (CAs) and other bodies with which MCA has an agreement in place to delegate survey and certification functions.
Lead on providing technical expertise for monitoring of ROs, CAs and other organisations involved in certification of UK flag ships to assure that all delegated survey work are discharged to consistently high standards in line with international requirements, UK guidance and instructions.
Undertake Vertical Contract Audits (VCA) of delegated survey work carried out by RO and CA Surveyors and lead/participate in other oversight activities such as regional monitoring, specialist monitoring, British Committee meetings and ship file reviews. Assess performance of ROs and CAs and follow-up where required to assure compliance with UK and international requirements.
Training & mentoring/coaching of Lead Auditors and External Compliance Officers within the MGIA team for the technical aspects of RO and CA oversight activities. 6. Where requested, lead on carrying out audits of ships enrolled under the MCA Alternative Compliance Scheme (ACS) and assess shipyards for building ships to UK flag under ACS.

For more information, please see the full job advert via the link provided.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

The post is open only to experienced MCA SEO Marine Surveyors (HQ or Marine Office) who have successfully completed their initial training and probation period with the MCA;
OR
Senior Marine Surveyors experienced in classification and statutory surveys of Newbuilds and/ Existing Ships on behalf of one of the United Kingdom authorised Recognised Organisations.

Essential qualifications/licenses

A valid passport for international travel
A valid full UK driving license at the point of application
Please see Qualification listed below in more detail

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4aPqbDO

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 7^th July 2026