Hydrographic Surveyor

Hydrographic Surveyor

Department: Fieldwork

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Shropshire

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Shropshire

Salary: Competitive

Established in 2004, Land Scope Engineering is one of the UK's leading surveying companies, specialising in integrated survey solutions above ground, below ground and underwater.

With over 20 years' experience, our team provides specialist surveying services across a wide range of sectors, combining technical expertise with innovative technologies to deliver reliable, efficient and high-quality survey solutions for our clients.

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long‑term sustainable growth.

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor to join our team in Shropshire.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of inshore, nearshore, port and harbour survey projects, typically delivered over days rather than extended offshore deployments. Reporting to the Senior Hydrographic Surveyor, you will play an active role in survey design, data acquisition, processing and project delivery while gaining exposure to a broad range of geospatial and geophysical technologies.

The position would suit an experienced Hydrographic Surveyor looking to broaden their technical expertise or a graduate seeking to build a diverse career within survey, geospatial and marine technologies.

• Deliver hydrographic survey projects from planning through to final deliverables
• Undertake bathymetric, geophysical and inspection surveys using a range of survey systems and platforms
• Operate multibeam sonar systems including Norbit and R2
  
  Sonic equipment
• Undertake data acquisition, processing, interpretation and quality assurance activities
• Support marine geophysical surveys including sub-bottom profiling and magnetometry
• Assist with mobile and terrestrial laser scanning surveys
• Contribute to UAV and remotely operated vehicle survey operations
• Process and deliver survey outputs using industry-standard software and workflows
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure operational readiness
• Assist with workflow development, research and development initiatives and technical improvements
• Support project planning, reporting and client deliverables
• Contribute to the ongoing development of survey methodologies and business capabilities

• Degree or higher degree qualification in Hydrographic Surveying, Marine Geophysics or a related geoscience discipline
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of coordinate systems and geospatial data management
• Experience with GIS and CAD platforms
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Full UK driving licence

We are looking for a motivated and technically minded individual who enjoys solving challenges and working with modern survey technologies.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in both field and office environments, have a genuine interest in geospatial and hydrographic surveying, and be keen to contribute to the continued development of innovative survey solutions.

You will be supported through an agreed CPD pathway, providing opportunities to develop technical expertise, project management, client management and leadership skills as your career progresses.

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience and provide a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Land Scope Engineering is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

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