No two days are the same for our Marine Surveyors. You could be reviewing drawings for a new fishing vessel one day then carrying out complex damage stability calculations for a passenger ship the next.
Within this role, you will be responsible for helping the MCA’s Statutory Services Delivery Team achieve its agreed MCA Business Plan activities and objectives. This includes reviewing ship stability information and vessel drawings to confirm compliance with UK and international requirements.
We want our Marine Surveyors to be the very best. In return we offer full training, specifically designed for the role. The training provided will include courses and on the job training, delivered by experienced surveyors within your first 12 months in the role. In addition, a competitive package which includes flexible working patterns and attractive remuneration, and ongoing support to develop a rewarding career that makes a difference and saves lives.
Some of the typical responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
- Examining and assessing intact and damage stability information for ships to ensure that they meet UK, and international safety, and anti-pollution regulations, where qualified and eligible to do so.
- Examining and assessing vessel construction plans and structural information for compliance with the requirements of MCA construction standards, where qualified and eligible to do so.
- Contributing to the provision and delivery of first-class Statutory Services to both internal and external customers. Working with the Technical Manager, Principal Marine Surveyor (Stability & Plan Approval), and Business Manager to provide a customer service experience that both meets and manages expectations; helping to deliver a regulatory climate that is clear, consistent and supportive of UK maritime industries.
Person specification
About You
To be successful, you will be an experienced Maritime Professional with a degree in Naval Architecture and a have good understanding of the fundamentals of ship stability and plan approval.
You will have proven customer service skills and can make quick, effective decisions, that are always focused on achieving the best outcomes. You will be resilient, flexible and able to manage a varied workload with competing priorities. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively build relationships with a variety of stakeholders across different cultures and industries, and communicate complex, technical information in a clear and concise way. You will have a keen eye for detail and approach your work in a methodical manner, whilst also bringing innovation to the role. If this sounds like you, then please apply.
Please note, due to the nature of the role you will also be required to undergo a Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) before commencing employment with us. Gaining CTC Clearance will require you to provide proof that you have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 full consecutive years from your date of application and only candidates who meet this requirement will be considered for the role.
More Information
- Address Aberdeen AB11 5EZ. Belfast BT20 5ED. Beverley HU17 9JB. Cardiff CF24 5JW. Colchester CO2 9BY. Crosby L23 8SY. Dover CT15 5NA. Falmouth TR11 4WZ. Milford Haven SA73 3HB. Paisley PA3 2RB. Plymouth PL1 4RW. Southampton SO15 1EG and Tyne NE34 6ET
- Salary Offer £55,184 - Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £49,684 and additional allowances of up to £5,500 which may include the following: £3,000 - Out of Hours Contactability & Tasking, £1,250 - Location & Deployment Flexibility, £1,250 - Operating in Hazardous Environment.