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 Hydrographic Surveyor

Job Description

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.

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
Working knowledge of hydrographic multibeam systems, motion reference units, side scan sonar and magnetometer systems
Strong marine background
Highly competent in the use of all Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
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: 01/06/2024

Spectrum

Tel: +44 (0)1590 820 050

Email: info@spectrum-offshore.com