Hydrographic Survey Manager

Job Title: Hydrographic Survey Manager UK Multi-Disciplinary Survey Consultancy
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Generous Package
Location: Irvine, East Kilbride (Largely office-based with occasional UK/International site travel)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Hydrographic Survey professional ready for a pivotal leadership and management role?

Our growing client, a progressive survey company, is expanding its operations and seeks a highly experienced Hydrographic Survey Manager to join their team. This is a crucial, largely office-based role with occasional site work, focusing on operational excellence, expert technical leadership, and robust QA processes.
This is more than a management job it s an opportunity to shape the future of a dedicated team and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency in complex hydrographic projects.

What you will be doing:

• Team Leadership: Manage, lead, and coach a team of surveyors and assistants, driving high standards and co-ordinating all training and development activities.
• Project Management: Coordinate and manage a diverse project portfolio, planning the most appropriate and efficient technical approach for survey execution.
• Technical Authority & Quality Assurance (QA): Serve as the go-to expert for technical matters, ensuring the accuracy of all survey data and deliverables through stringent QA procedures that conform to best practice and industry standards.
• Commercial Support: Assist the commercial team in completing detailed tender and PQQ documentation.
• Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day workload, optimise resource use to maximise performance against project budgets, and collaborate with other department managers on multi-disciplinary projects.

What is on offer?
In return for your expertise and commitment, you will receive a competitive salary package, which includes a generous holiday entitlement and a company pension scheme. You will join a professional working environment within a company focused on growth and progression.

What you will bring:

• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant industry experience, especially coastal or inshore survey exposure.
• Qualifications: A related degree qualification.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive, broad-ranging Hydrographic Survey experience, with a proven track record in leading and managing a specialist survey department.
• Competencies: Excellent communication skills, a proactive focus on HSEQ policies, and the ability to consistently strive to understand and exceed client expectations.
• Essentials: Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a Full Driving Licence.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced Hydrographic Survey Manager ready to take on a key role in operational management and technical leadership for a leading, progressive survey company, we encourage you to apply now!
For a confidential discussion or to submit your CV, please contact Simon Cowley on the phone number below.