Careers

At Spectrum Offshore 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

Spectrum Geophysics are looking for a Graduate Geophysicist to join our growing team based in Lymington, UK.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of roles within the company and be prepared to travel and work offshore and away from home on a regular basis. Supported by our experienced team, the candidate will be expected to have experience in and be responsible for the following activities:

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
Assisting with report writing
Assisting with survey planning, vessel mobilisation and project management where required
Calibrate and maintain survey equipment
Technical report writing & charting
Production and checking of final deliverables
Assist with the development of new procedures for tasks including survey operations, data processing and data management
Research new technologies and techniques within the industry and help drive innovation

Essential experience & skills:

Experience working in the offshore survey industry
Experience working on nearshore marine survey projects
Strong experience with industry-standard software including Oasis Montaj, SonarWiz, RadExPro & Kingdom Suite
Degree in Geophysics
High attention to detail and able to work efficiently to meet deadlines
An understanding and application of good data management
Excellent computer literacy, including a high level of competence in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience in using scripting languages such as VisualBasic, Python or C/C++
Good level of practical skill and knowledge, including involvement in survey project preparation and vessel mobilisations
Willing to work in the offshore marine environment and away from home for several weeks at a time
Ability to work within a team but also take initiative and work unsupervised when required.
Living and able to work in the UK
Full valid UK driving licence

Desirable

Able to carry out surface and sub-surface geological interpretations unsupervised
Experience in acquiring and processing multibeam echosounder and backscatter data
Experience and confidence in liaising with clients
Valid Offshore certification, including GWO, BOSIET and OGUK medical.

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

Closing date: 31/07/2022

Position: Geophysicist

Spectrum Geophysics are looking for a Geophysicist with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join our growing team based in Lymington, UK. Salary and offshore rate will be based on the experience of the successful candidate.

Job Description

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
Assisting with report writing
Assisting with survey planning, vessel mobilisation and project management where required
Calibrate and maintain survey equipment
Technical report writing & charting
Production and checking of final deliverables
Assist with the development of new procedures for tasks including survey operations, data processing and data management
Research new technologies and techniques within the industry and help drive innovation

Essential experience & skills:

Experience working in the offshore survey industry
Experience working on nearshore marine survey projects
Strong experience with industry-standard software including Oasis Montaj, SonarWiz, RadExPro & Kingdom Suite
Degree in Geophysics
High attention to detail and able to work efficiently to meet deadlines
An understanding and application of good data management
Excellent computer literacy, including a high level of competence in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience in using scripting languages such as VisualBasic, Python or C/C++
Good level of practical skill and knowledge, including involvement in survey project preparation and vessel mobilisations
Willing to work in the offshore marine environment and away from home for several weeks at a time
Ability to work within a team but also take initiative and work unsupervised when required.
Living and able to work in the UK
Full valid UK driving licence

Desirable

Able to carry out surface and sub-surface geological interpretations unsupervised
Experience in acquiring and processing multibeam echosounder and backscatter data
Experience and confidence in liaising with clients
Valid Offshore certification, including GWO, BOSIET and OGUK medical.

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

Closing date: 31/07/2022

Position: Graduate Hydrographic Surveyor

Spectrum Geosurvey 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 or Teledyne PDS

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

Closing date: 31/07/2022

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 or Teledyne PDS

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

Closing date: 31/05/2022

Position: Vessel Master

Spectrum Vessel Services 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: