Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

UK Dredging (UKD) is a wholly owned operating division of ABP, the UK’s leading port operator.

We are looking for an Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor to join the team based in Garston, Liverpool to provide survey related support for our operations.

The Role: Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor

Location: Based in Garston, Liverpool with Northwest Cover

Purpose: To assist in undertaking hydrographic surveys and survey related support for the UK Dredging fleet, ABP Ports and external clients across the UK and NW Europe.

 Accountabilities

• Assist with the completion of navigation and dredge related hydrographic surveys (both Multibeam and Singlebeam) for ABP, UKD and external clients, including survey design, on site data collection, post processing, analysis, presentation and reporting.

• Assist with the completion auxiliary survey tasks.

• Assist with maintaining vessel and survey equipment to ensure that calibration, certification and servicing routines are completed in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.

• Maintain and take responsibility for a healthy and safe working environment and work in accordance with company policy and statutory requirements at all times.

• Help to maintain effective communication that supports company values and strategic pillars, motivates, and promotes engagement, culture, awareness and compliance across the fleet.

Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies

Essential

• Full driving licence.

• Highly organised with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage priorities and work to challenging and sometimes changing objectives and deadlines.

• Independent problem-solving ability.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Flexible approach to working hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends and willing to travel extensively throughout the UK and overseas as necessary. Ability to offer out of hours survey support when required.

Ideal

• Educated to degree level, preferably in a marine/survey related discipline.

• IT literate with good understanding of software and hardware

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, as well as the option to purchase additional days), a wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.