Marine Surveyor

1 week ago

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency Full time £51,899 - £63,999 per year


Location:
Aberdeen, Beverley, Falmouth, Paisley, Plymouth, Crosby, Whitby


Salary:
£63,299

The advertised salary includes a base salary of £51,299 plus a full allowance of £12,000, which will be offered after training is completed. During the initial training period, there will be a £6,000 allowance. This allowance increases to £12,000 in total after training, which will last no less than 12 months.


Contract Type:
Permanent –Full-time

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist the Technical Manager and Business Manager in achieving the Marine Office's agreed MCA Business Plan ('Big Picture') activities and objectives. This involves inspecting, auditing, and surveying ships and maritime ship operators to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, management, welfare, security, and anti-pollution regulations.

No two days are the same for our Marine Surveyors. You could be inspecting a ship in Hull ensuring its meeting UK and International Regulations one day, working from home the next, and assessing oral examinations for seafarers the day after.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Inspecting, auditing and surveying ships and maritime ship operators to safeguard that they meet UK, EU and international safety, management, welfare, security and anti-pollution regulations.
  • Carrying out safety management audits in straightforward and routine cases under the International Safety Management (ISM) code of ship operators and their vessels for ISM Document of Compliance (DOC) & ISM Safety Management Certificate (SMC).

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

  • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
  • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
  • Access to the staff discount portal.
  • Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
  • Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
  • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

  • You must be an experienced Maritime Professional with the qualifications detailed in this advert.
  • You should have proven customer service skills, the ability to make quick, effective decisions, and manage a varied workload with competing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders are essential.

Essential qualifications/licenses

  • A valid passport for international travel.
  • A full UK driving license.
  • Maritime Professional with the qualifications detailed in this advert.

How to Apply


Read the full job description and apply here


Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025

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