Careers

At Spectrum we are fully aware that our people make the difference between average and exceptional performance in the field and the office.

We are looking to recruit focused and driven individuals both at graduate level and experienced professionals to our organisation and in return we will provide a positive working environment, continued career development and an attractive salary package based on experience.

We are continuously looking for the right people to help grow our business and welcome speculative applications throughout the year. Should we have no immediate vacancies we will keep your details on file and contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

Your CV should be emailed to cv@spectrum-offshore.com . Please read our Privacy Notice for Applicants before submitting your details.

Position: Graduate Geophysicist/Geoscientist

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of roles within the company and the position is a mix of onshore and offshore working.

Onshore, the typical working week is 37.5 hours (with flexible hours) from our modern office in Lymington. The successful candidate should be prepared to travel and work offshore on a regular basis, typically 30-90 days per year, on a 12-hour shift pattern for 2-4 weeks at a time.

Supported by our experienced team, the successful candidate will develop their skill set to carry out the following tasks within our growing company:

Data acquisition, quality checking, processing, and interpretation of data from various survey systems including sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer, side scan sonar and multibeam bathymetry echosounder systems.
Calibration and maintenance of survey equipment.
Technical report writing & GIS charting.
Aiding with vessel equipment mobilisations.
Research of new technologies & techniques to keep Spectrum on the cutting edge for survey operations, data processing and data management.

Required education/experience & attributes:

Degree in a relevant subject such as Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Geoscience, Hydrography or similar.
Ability to quality check data with a keen eye for minor details.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
Willingness to work in the offshore marine environment away from home for several weeks at a time.
Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised.
An understanding of the importance of data management.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Full, valid UK driving licence.

Desirable:

Prior industry experience working within a marine survey or related role.
Programming/scripting knowledge (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
GIS knowledge and experience with GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS).
An interest in offshore survey techniques, offshore energy & infrastructure.
Mindset for research and development.
Good practical skills (e.g., using tools).

What we offer you:

Starting salary of £24,000, with additional competitive offshore rate.
For the right candidate, the ability to quickly progress in a small, dynamic company that rewards ambition and initiative.
An inclusive and friendly atmosphere with regular social and sporting events.
Contributory pension scheme.
28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Additionally, lieu days are accrued for every weekend day worked.
As part of a small team, you will gain experience in a wide array of tasks that you may not encounter elsewhere, such as equipment fault diagnosing and repair, research and development, and involvement in all stages of the project life cycle.
Flexible working hours.

Please send your CV to: cv@spectrum-offshore.com

Closing date: 22/07/2023

Position: Senior Geophysicist/ Geoscientist

Spectrum Geophysics are looking for a Senior Geophysicist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to join their team based in Lymington, UK.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of roles within the company and the position is a mix of onshore and offshore working.

Onshore, the typical working week is 37.5 hours (with flexible hours) from our modern office in Lymington. The successful candidate should be prepared to travel and work offshore on a regular basis, typically 30-90 days per year, on a 12-hour shift pattern for 2-4 weeks at a time.

Supported by our experienced team, the successful candidate will carry out the following tasks within our growing company:

Acquisition, quality checking, processing, and interpretation of geophysical survey data from a wide variety of systems including sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer, side scan sonar and multibeam bathymetry echosounder systems.
Assisting with survey planning, vessel mobilisations and project management.
Calibration and maintenance of survey equipment.
Technical report writing & GIS charting.
Aiding with vessel equipment mobilisations.
Training and mentoring junior members of staff.
Research of new technologies & techniques to keep Spectrum on the cutting edge for survey operations, data processing and data management.

Essential experience & skills:

Degree in a relevant subject such as Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Geoscience, Hydrography or similar.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the offshore survey industry
Experience working on nearshore marine survey projects.
Extensive technical report writing experience.
Strong experience with industry software including Oasis Montaj, SonarWiz, RadExPro & Kingdom Suite.
Ability to quality check data with a keen eye for minor details.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
Excellent computer literacy, including a high level of competence in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Willing to work in the offshore marine environment and away from home for periods up to 4 weeks.
Ability to work in a team but also take initiative and work unsupervised when required.
High level of practical skill, including involvement in project set-up and vessel mobilisations.
Fluency in English, written and verbal.
Full, valid UK driving licence.

Desirable experience & skills:

Experience working on offshore renewable energy survey projects.
Strong programming/scripting knowledge (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
GIS knowledge and experience with GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS).
An understanding of the importance of data management.
Experience and confidence in liaising with clients.
Offshore certification.

What we offer you:

Salary depending on experience, with additional competitive offshore rate.
For the right candidate, the ability to quickly progress in a small, dynamic company that rewards ambition and initiative.
An inclusive and friendly atmosphere with regular social and sporting events.
Contributory pension scheme.
28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Additionally, lieu days are accrued for every weekend day worked.
As part of a small team, you will gain experience in a wide array of tasks that you may not encounter elsewhere, such as equipment fault diagnosing and repair, research and development, and involvement in all stages of the project life cycle.
Flexible working hours.

Please send your CV to: cv@spectrum-offshore.com

Closing date: 22/07/2023

Position: Graduate Hydrographic Surveyor

Spectrum specialise in coastal geophysical surveys, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. Spectrum Geosurvey are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our growing team based in our Lymington office.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of roles within the company and be prepared to travel and work away from home when required. Supported by an experienced and committed team of senior surveyors, the graduate surveyor will develop their skill set to carry out the following tasks within our growing company:

Vessel mobilisations, including survey equipment installation, interfacing, calibration and verification
Plan and undertake hydrographic surveys
Calibrate and maintain survey equipment
Develop and document survey procedures, both existing and innovative
Process and chart large area bathymetric datasets
Compile concise and accurate survey reports for a variety of clients
Assist project managers in the running of survey projects, both large and small
Research new technologies and arrange system/software trials to keep Spectrum on the cutting edge

Required education/experience & attributes:

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Sciences or a related field
Working knowledge of hydrographic multibeam systems, motion reference units, side scan sonar and magnetometer systems
Highly competent in the use of all Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
Strong marine background
High attention to detail and documentation while under pressure
Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised
Full valid UK driving licence

Desirable experience & skills

Project management experience
Previous experience of mobilising, maintaining and calibrating hydrographic survey equipment including multibeam echo sounders
Prior industry experience working within a hydrographic surveying role or related industry
Previous experience of using hydrographic software, such as QINSy, Teledyne PDS or Caris HIPS & SIPS

Please send your CV to: cv@spectrum-offshore.com

Closing date: 22/07/2023

Position: Hydrographic Surveyor

The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of roles within the company and be prepared to travel and work away from home when required. Supported by an experienced and committed team of senior surveyors, the surveyor will develop their skill set to carry out the following tasks within our growing company:

Vessel mobilisations, including survey equipment installation, interfacing, calibration and verification
Plan and undertake hydrographic surveys
Calibrate and maintain survey equipment
Develop and document survey procedures, both existing and innovative
Process and chart large area bathymetric datasets
Compile concise and accurate survey reports for a variety of clients
Assist project managers in the running of survey projects, both large and small
Research new technologies and arrange system/software trials to keep Spectrum on the cutting edge

Required education/experience & attributes:

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Sciences or a related field
3 years' experience in the offshore surveying industry
Detailed knowledge of hydrographic multibeam systems, motion reference units, side scan sonar and magnetometer systems
Ability to lead vessel mobilisations and fieldwork acquisition
Strong marine background
High attention to detail and documentation while under pressure
Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised
Full valid UK driving licence

Desirable experience & skills

Project management experience
Previous experience of mobilising, maintaining and calibrating hydrographic survey equipment including multibeam echo sounders
Prior industry experience working within a hydrographic surveying role or related industry
Previous experience of using hydrographic software, such as QINSy, Teledyne PDS or Caris HIPS & SIPS

Please send your CV to: cv@spectrum-offshore.com

Closing date: 14/05/2023

Position: Vessel Master

Spectrum specialise in crew transfer and survey vessel operations, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who can work as part of a team or independently when required.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of one of our crew transfer vessels, supported by our business management system and shore-side team based in Ramsgate, Kent.

Required Competence: