Hydrographic Surveyor

Position: Hydrographic Surveyor
Job ID: 1237/57
Location: Kent
Rate/Salary: £57,848 per annum
Benefits: 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Medical Cash Plan, Onsite Parking with EV Charging, Cycle to Work Scheme, Car Leasing Scheme, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Support
Type: Permanent, Full-time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies.

We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Hydrographic Surveyor

Typically, this person will carry out a wide range of hydrographic surveying tasks, supporting both statutory and commercial activities.

This includes undertaking safety of navigation surveys, supporting dredging and port development, and contributing to engineering, geophysical and geotechnical survey operations.

The role will be part of a highly experienced and respected hydrographic team, working with advanced multibeam sonar systems, uncrewed surface vessels, GIS tools and aerial drone technology.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Hydrographic Surveyor:

Undertake hydrographic survey operations, including planning, data acquisition, processing, and reporting


Support the production of nautical charting and survey deliverables


Assist in the delivery of dredging support and infrastructure survey projects


Operate a range of survey equipment including multibeam, side scan, and drones


Engage in commercial survey work and contribute to team training and knowledge-sharing initiatives



Qualifications and requirements for the Hydrographic Surveyor:

Degree in Hydrographic Surveying or related scientific/engineering discipline


Minimum of 5 years’ hydrographic survey experience (inshore/offshore)


Proficient in hydrographic systems, charting techniques and standards


Competent in MS Office and hydrographic software tools


Relevant marine or offshore qualifications (e.g.

RYA Powerboat Level 2, Sea Survival, First Aid) desirable


Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently


Willingness to undertake paid overtime when operationally required



This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.