Hydrographic Surveyor

The Harbour Engineering team at Harwich Haven Authority is recruiting a hydrographic surveyor to plan and deliver surveys across the harbour and its approaches. The work covers shallow intertidal waters out to 12 nautical miles, producing data, charts and reports that support safe navigation, dredging and environmental monitoring. The post suits experienced surveyors or recent graduates and calls for hands‑on work with multibeam and other sensors, including Special Order channel surveys.

Candidates need a full driving licence and must pass an ENG1 medical.

• Plan and carry out hydrographic surveys to the required standards, including Special Order surveys in the channel and harbour
• Operate multibeam, single-beam, seismic, side‑scan sonar, ADCP and other survey sensors
• Mobilise, calibrate and maintain survey equipment, including tide, wave and weather sensors
• Process and interpret survey data, charting bathymetric datasets in GIS software such as Cadcorp and 3
  
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• Produce survey reports for submission to the UK Hydrographic Office
• Maintain survey records and support management of XYZ, LiDAR and other datasets
• Undertake sampling to support MMO licence requirements and monitor the surrounding environment
• Develop and document survey procedures and keep up to date with new technology and methods
• Work with the Marine department to support full implementation of the Port Marine Safety Code

• Experience in a hydrographic surveying role or a related industry
• Experience mobilising, maintaining and calibrating survey equipment, including multibeam echo sounders
• Experience using hydrographic software such as HYPACK or Qimera, together with GIS software

• Practical knowledge of hydrographic multibeam systems and motion reference units
• Strong analytical skills and close attention to detail when processing and documenting survey data
• Working independently with sound judgement, adapting to changing project requirements and environmental conditions
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach with colleagues and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

• Full driving licence
• Ability to pass an ENG1 medical