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Senior Survey Engineer - Offshore

Beam
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Beam is a global provider of ROV and hydrographic services, supported by unique artificial intelligence-based technology products. We have a vast track record in supplying services and technology to the Offshore Energy industry across the globe.

We invest in research and development, creating technology to support our clients. Our vision is to provide truly autonomous collaborative subsea robotics to perform Offshore Energy services.

 

Job Title:  Senior Survey Engineer - Offshore

Location:  Offshore - Remote UK

Salary: Highly Competitive with150 days guaranteed

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to advance your career in offshore surveying? Join Beam as aSenior Survey Engineer, where you’ll play a crucial role in geophysical and hydrographic surveys for offshore renewable energy projects. 

You’ll be responsible for the mobilisation, operation, maintenance, and demobilisation of advanced survey equipment aboard our nearshore and offshore survey vessels, working independently or as part of a highly skilled team.

As a Senior Survey Engineer, you will work on diverse scopes, including geophysical surveys, UXO detection, and ROV inspections, ensuring the highest quality data acquisition using state-of-the-art survey technology. With opportunities to operate and maintain ROVs and USVs, you’ll work with both market-leading external tools and Beam’s innovative in-house solutions. As the offshore subject matter expert, you’ll improve mobilisation efficiency, resolve equipment challenges, and ensure projects are executed safely and successfully.

As Beam continues to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to lead new vessel mobilisations, ensuring each vessel is fully equipped and operational for renewable energy projects. This role offers a chance to make a tangible impact on the offshore wind industry while working with cutting-edge survey technologies and contributing to the transition to sustainable energy.

Take your expertise in offshore survey operations, geophysical equipment, and renewable energy projects to the next level. Join Beam today and help shape the future of offshore surveying.Apply now!

Main Responsibilities

  • Mentor other members of the team by providing training and guidance.  Support the team in accomplishing project requirements.
  • Lead all toolbox talks as required and update risk assessments as required.
  • Demonstrate commitment to and promotion of Beam values ensuring the realisation of company Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Ethics systems, policies and procedures.
  • Lead and direct teams to function test and install equipment.
  • Record all test reports and identify any areas of concern immediately.
  • Liaise with Party Chief, Offshore Manager and Onshore support teams as required in relation to any issues with equipment preparation, suitability and or performance.
  • Integrate sensors into supplied software packages.
  • Undertake activities related to equipment mobilisation ensuring all tasks are completed and signed off as directed.
  • During operations, work with Online Survey teams to monitor equipment to ensure quality data can be collected.
  • Assist with the calibration for the Geophysical and Hydrographic equipment.
  • Ensure all equipment is tested in accordance with plan and schedule identifying and reporting any risks.
  • Ensure all safety systems are functional for deployment.
  • Monitor equipment.
  • Acquire geophysical data from sensors (SSS, SBP, MAG and others).
  • Solve problems autonomously.
  • Carry out installation of both software and hardware ensuring accurate records are kept.
  • Report and log faults.  Work closely with Project teams to capture report details of fault providing technical input as required. 


You should apply if you have:

  • Degree/HND qualified in Engineering/Electronics or related discipline (or significant relevant experience)
  • 4 years+ experience as a Survey Engineer and looking to take the next step in your career
  • Offshore experience within a similar or equivalent role
  • Valid OGUK medical and BOSIET/FOET/HUET/GWO
  • Demonstrated experience in offshore survey engineering
  • Experience of Hydrographic/Geophysical survey mobilisation and data acquisition
  • Experience with flying and operating ROTV, SSS and magnetometers
  • Experience with positioning systems – surface and subsea
  • Knowledge of ROV survey and the equipment used
  • Operational experience of MBES, SSS, Mag, SBP, MUX, USBL, INS


About Beam

At Beam, we bring the technology to transform offshore wind through AI and robotic automation, alongside the determination to tackle the significant challenges ahead. We’re committed to making the transition to renewable energy a reality.

Through industry-defining R&D and transformative partnerships, we’re reshaping what it means to work in offshore wind. Beam is making wind farm development more efficient, reducing risk, complexity and cost, while helping to cure an unsustainable dependence on oil and gas.

Together, we are Beam. And we’re leading the charge towards a sustainable future.


Benefits

People join Beam because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives, and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.

What’s in it for you? You’ll get to work with a passionate, smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills. Other benefits include:

  • 28 Days Annual Leave paid at Day Rate, inclusive of public holidays
  • Private medical insurance, including Dental & Optical.
  • Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events.
  • Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
  • Up to 10% company bonus.
  • Pension up to 6% company contribution
  • Volunteering day, to give back to your local community.
  • Cycle to work scheme.


We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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