Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: £42,507 pa
Hours: Full time / Part time / Flexible
Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity for an experienced hydrographic surveyor to join a dynamic and evolving “centre of excellence” as UKHO continue to build their capability to support current and emerging requirements for hydrographic and bathymetric expertise.

About the UKHO

UKHO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. They work with a wide range of data partners to chart the world’s oceans in order to develop and serve world leading software and data solutions to commercial shipping companies, navies and maritime organisations. Their products ensure safe navigation and global trade efficiency and support other marine activities including economic development, environmental protection, resource exploration and utilisation, scientific research and security and defence.

What UKHO are looking for

UKHO are looking for candidates with recent “at sea” survey management experience (up to Charge Surveyor level) with a keen interest in emerging technologies for bathymetry collection, particularly in using more sustainable methods. You will be able to work with a high degree of initiative and autonomy and have the drive to deliver the very best outcomes for the business and our customers, achieving results through effective collaboration.

In return

UKHO is a great place in which to explore your career potential. While our projects are career-defining, the work/life balance that we can offer you is equally exceptional. From flexitime, flexible working, an award-winning office environment and a generous annual leave allowance of 34.5 days including public holidays, the opportunities open to you here are hard to beat.

For a full job description, including the assessment criteria, please click the apply button to be taken to our website.

Closing date: 11:55 pm on 4 August 2021.

Apply link: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1732535