Hydrographic Surveyor
Added 17 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£43,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2454 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £43,800, and Celnor Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Department: Fieldwork
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Shropshire
Description
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Shropshire
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Established in 2004, LandScope Engineering is one of the UK's leading surveying companies, specialising in integrated survey solutions above ground, below ground and underwater.
With over 20 years' experience, our team provides specialist surveying services across a wide range of sectors, combining technical expertise with innovative technologies to deliver reliable, efficient and high-quality survey solutions for our clients.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
About The Role
Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor to join our team in Shropshire.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of inshore, nearshore, port and harbour survey projects, typically delivered over days rather than extended offshore deployments. Reporting to the Senior Hydrographic Surveyor, you will play an active role in survey design, data acquisition, processing and project delivery while gaining exposure to a broad range of geospatial and geophysical technologies.
The position would suit an experienced Hydrographic Surveyor looking to broaden their technical expertise or a graduate seeking to build a diverse career within survey, geospatial and marine technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Shropshire
Description
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Shropshire
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Established in 2004, LandScope Engineering is one of the UK's leading surveying companies, specialising in integrated survey solutions above ground, below ground and underwater.
With over 20 years' experience, our team provides specialist surveying services across a wide range of sectors, combining technical expertise with innovative technologies to deliver reliable, efficient and high-quality survey solutions for our clients.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
About The Role
Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor to join our team in Shropshire.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of inshore, nearshore, port and harbour survey projects, typically delivered over days rather than extended offshore deployments. Reporting to the Senior Hydrographic Surveyor, you will play an active role in survey design, data acquisition, processing and project delivery while gaining exposure to a broad range of geospatial and geophysical technologies.
The position would suit an experienced Hydrographic Surveyor looking to broaden their technical expertise or a graduate seeking to build a diverse career within survey, geospatial and marine technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hydrographic survey projects from planning through to final deliverables
- Undertake bathymetric, geophysical and inspection surveys using a range of survey systems and platforms
- Operate multibeam sonar systems including Norbit and R2Sonic equipment
- Undertake data acquisition, processing, interpretation and quality assurance activities
- Support marine geophysical surveys including sub-bottom profiling and magnetometry
- Assist with mobile and terrestrial laser scanning surveys
- Contribute to UAV and remotely operated vehicle survey operations
- Process and deliver survey outputs using industry-standard software and workflows
- Maintain survey equipment and ensure operational readiness
- Assist with workflow development, research and development initiatives and technical improvements
- Support project planning, reporting and client deliverables
- Contribute to the ongoing development of survey methodologies and business capabilities
- Degree or higher degree qualification in Hydrographic Surveying, Marine Geophysics or a related geoscience discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of coordinate systems and geospatial data management
- Experience with GIS and CAD platforms
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Full UK driving licence
We are looking for a motivated and technically minded individual who enjoys solving challenges and working with modern survey technologies.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in both field and office environments, have a genuine interest in geospatial and hydrographic surveying, and be keen to contribute to the continued development of innovative survey solutions.
You will be supported through an agreed CPD pathway, providing opportunities to develop technical expertise, project management, client management and leadership skills as your career progresses.
Salary And Benefits
We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience and provide a range of benefits including:
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Celnor Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2454 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~54k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £58k
£29kmedian £46kgoing rate £44k£58k
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2454 going rate of £43,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.