DE&S ROV Senior Surveyor

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Job summary

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe � for today, and tomorrow.

We offer days� holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help work work for you.

Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A �sole UK national� refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We�re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain�. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn�t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. You�ll join us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained, and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue after you�ve started your employment. If SC clearance isn�t obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.

Job description

If you are excited by the prospect of working with industry leading subsea technology in a challenging environment, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) team are looking for an ROV Senior Surveyor or Survey Engineer to join them as part of the wider SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations) department.�

Our SALMO team is the lead across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the provision of marine salvage and emergency response. Our specialists including Master Mariners, Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, Environmental Scientists, ROV Pilots, AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) Operators and Divers provide a centre of expertise for subsea activities and marine operations. Our operations are varied and include salvage assistance to damaged surface vessels, location of aircraft on the sea-bottom, survey of WWII wrecks, towage of warships and submarines, emergency response preparedness exercises and underwater engineering support to resolve defects on Navy platforms at home and overseas.

You will work as part of a team who are responsible for ROV operations, mobilising and producing survey outputs using cutting edge commercial ROV technology to support the UK�s defence. You will be responsible for ensuring the survey planning, online survey equipment and software is capable of data acquisition and surveillance at all times.

We will provide you with the necessary training to assist you on your journey to becoming an experienced ROV Senior Surveyor.

This role is operationally important and as such attracts allowances��depending on the working situation the employee is undertaking at that time.

What you�ll be doing

Assist with project preparations focusing on survey planningOversee installation of survey equipmentSet up / calibrate survey online navigation systemsMaintain survey log / recordAcquisition and Quality Control of survey dataProcess and Quality Control survey data to meet customer requirementsCreation of survey client reportDevelop survey procedures and best practicesSupport the ROV supervisor with day-to-day operationsSupport the ROV procurement team with technical requirementsBe prepared to work offshore for up to 120 days split over multiple deployments each year

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Hold a relevant HNC qualification (Level 4) or have demonstrable experience as an offshore/hydrographic surveyorExperience of mobilising survey equipmentProficient in survey system calibrationsExperience of leading survey teamsKnowledge of system interfacing, network/communication protocols

This role is subject to Retained Grade Terms and Conditions and differ from the DE&S standard Terms and Conditions.

For SALMO Retained Grade seeking promotion, please refer to Part 2, Section of the SALMO Retained Grade Handbook.

Due to the nature of this role, you are:

Required to be fit to pass and maintain a two-yearly ENG1 seafarers medical (no geographical limitations)Required to enlist as a Royal Navy Sponsored ReserveExpected to work extended hours as and when required in support of operational commitmentsRequired to live within 60 minutes travelling time of the base to which you are appointedRequired to hold an in-date UK driving licence

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Improve Engineering Capability � Supervised PractitionerTechnical Decision Making � PractitionerCommunicating and Influencing � CSBC3Changing and Improving � CSBC3

We champion a balanced approach to work at DE&S. When not offshore, regular in-person attendance in office is required for at least 3 days per week to foster the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, we also offer flexibility in hours to support a healthy work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourself with the site, the team, and your role.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �51,175, Ministry of Defence contributes �13,817 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to days� annual leave per year, rising to days per year after 5 years of serviceFlexible and hybrid working optionsMarket-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awardsAccess to specialist training and funded professional qualificationsSupport for progressionHuge range of discountsVolunteering daysEnhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you�re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you�ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

Candidate Information Pack: SALMO Terms and Conditions:

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