Chief Surveyor

Involved in all dredging and offshore projects worldwide, the survey department is responsible for the organisation of all hydrographic and topographic measurements in all phases of the works. We are looking for a Chief Surveyor who will be responsible for all survey activities on board. Are you able to lead the team of surveyors?

Your responsibilities

1. You manage and coach the survey team on board, providing guidance and support.
2. You drive continuous improvement in survey operations by optimizing productivity and efficiency.
3. You maintain transparent and effective communication with key project stakeholders: Project Management, Client representatives, Vessel master, and crew.
4. You meticulously monitor the progress and quality of the works by using survey equipment and software.
5. You ensure the timely production of survey deliverables, consistently meeting the highest quality standards.
6. You are a key member of the vessel team with Captain, Chief Engineer & OIM to ensure project success.

Your profile

1. You hold a diploma related to hydrographic surveying, geophysics, geology, engineering, or equivalent by experience.
2. You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the survey industry.
3. You have strong technical knowledge of survey operations, techniques, and software.
4. You have good practical sense and ability to work in challenging and remote conditions.
5. You have good communication skills and are able to take a critical view towards the works to be carried out.
6. You are fluent in verbal and written English; knowledge of any other language is an asset.
7. You have excellent attention to detail, quality, and safety.
8. You have a natural ability to empower and motivate other team members, such as junior surveyors.
9. You are willing to work on board one of our vessels for extended periods (rotational schedule of 1:1 for offshore activities or 2:1 for dredging activities).

What you can expect:

1. No two days are the same: With projects all over the world across multiple sectors, there’s always something new to add to our 140 years of know-how.
2. Awesome colleagues: An amazing, international team fully dedicated to exploring new horizons together.
3. An environment where you can flourish: The perfect combination of the freedom to make the role your own and collaborative, supportive teamwork.
4. Continuous development: A training pathway that allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
5. Exploration: The opportunity to develop and explore your own horizons with locations across the globe.
6. An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
7. A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Where Next? Excited? Want to know more about working for DEME or check out our other positions? Sign up for our Career Day!

On 1 February, we’ll be inviting candidates whose skills and experience match our available roles to our Career Day at Resort Barrière in Lille, France, so you can learn more about what it’s like to work at DEME and we can get to know you better. It’s possible that within 7 days, you’ll be offered a contract to embark on your DEME journey.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person