Hydrographer for the Port of Dover

The Port of Dover is looking for a Hydrographer

A Hydrographer is responsible for conducting hydrographic surveys, managing dredging contracts, overseeing the maintenance of aids to navigation, and handling the port's disposal license and capital applications. This role demands technical expertise in hydrographic surveying, as well as strong project management skills to ensure navigational safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient port operations. The Port Hydrographer will serve as the primary point of contact with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and other regulatory bodies.

Salary: (dependant on experience)

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in geography, hydrogeology, geophysics, or any other subject that might be related
• Licence holder of an accredited hydrographic qualification to IHO Cat A standard
• At least one year’s practical experience using multi beam survey systems and processing the associated data
• Proficient with RTK, GPS, Autocad systems, sound navigation systems and SONARs
• Knowledge of Aids to Navigation systems, both fixed or in the water, including maintenance programmes
• Ability to work near/on the water and on the port’s vessels in a non-seafarer capacity
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking

To begin ASAP
 

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