Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £33,287 pa

An additional Recruitment and Retention Allowance of up to £7000 per annum is applicable to this role, based on level of essential qualifications/accreditation

Hours: Full time / Part time / Flexible

Contract: Permanent

 

An exciting opportunity for hydrographic surveyors to join a dynamic and evolving “centre of excellence”, verifying bathymetric data (including multibeam and Lidar) for use in a wide range of the UKHO’s world leading products and services.

 

About the UKHO

UKHO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. We 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. Our 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.

 

The role

The UKHO receives large but fluctuating quantities of bathymetric data throughout the year. It is important that the quality of this data is verified before it is incorporated into Caris BathyDataBASE and passed to the charting areas. Being mindful of timescales and the different pressures of both internal and external demands, the post holder is required to be capable of skilled verification and peer review of data prior to entry into the bathymetric database and to provide advice on all aspects of survey processing matters.

As a Senior Hydrographic Specialist, your primary remit will be the verification of all bathymetric data received by the UKHO. Depending on the business need you will also have the opportunity to support the Royal Navy and the UKHO’s Data Acquisition Team by undertaking, leading, or assisting in the client representation of UKHO commissioned and contracted surveys, as well as providing consultancy and training to external organisations and UKHO visitors.

 

What we are looking for

This is a highly analytical role that requires the postholder to be able to examine and verify large quantities of hydrographic data, of varying density and quality. We are looking for applicants with practical experience of bathymetry collection along with competency in the use of a range of bathy processing and archiving software and tools. Adaptability and a willingness to undertake and potentially lead surveying in the field, or lead on development work/projects as and when the opportunity arises are also key requirements for the role.

You will be “forward looking”, with an interest in emerging technologies relating to bathymetric collection and uses of bathymetric data – and the ability to identify where these developments could benefit the work of the team and wider UKHO.

Most importantly you will be a team player: post holders will be expected to support each other in achieving outputs and in coaching and mentoring less experiences staff within, and outside of the team; sharing their skills and knowledge of Bathy Data Processing and the wider aspects of Bathymetry as a science.

 

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 HERE.

Closing date: 11:55 pm on Monday 18th April 2022.