Party Chief / Senior Surveyor
Interocean
Party Chief / Senior Surveyor
Interocean· Survey and Subsea
About this role
UK-based | Permanent | Occasional Offshore Travel
Location: Aberdeen/Glasgow preferably willing to relocate to Aberdeen
We are looking for an experienced Party Chief / Senior Surveyor who is looking to progress beyond offshore survey operations and develop towards a Project Management role, while retaining occasional involvement in offshore and nearshore projects.
The Role
The successful candidate will combine technical survey responsibilities with increasing involvement in project planning, client liaison, tendering, documentation and project coordination.
The aim is to provide a clear progression:
Party Chief / Senior Surveyor → Project Surveyor → Project Manager
The position offers a balance between office-based project responsibilities and occasional offshore trips, providing the opportunity to remain connected to field operations while developing broader project management experience.
If you are an experienced senior survey professional with strong EIVA and GIS skills and are ready for the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.
- Proven experience as a Party Chief / Senior Surveyor in offshore and/or nearshore survey operations.
- Strong proficiency in the EIVA Suite – essential.
- Good understanding of the full survey project lifecycle, from tendering and planning through mobilisation, acquisition, QC, reporting and final delivery.
- Strong GIS capability with QGIS and /or Arcgis
- Experience in survey reporting, technical documentation and client deliverables.
- Practical experience with MBES, SSS, SBP and positioning systems, including exposure to USBL and LBL operations.
- Beamworx experience is desirable but not essential.
- Strong understanding of survey data workflows, QC and project documentation.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work with clients, project teams and offshore personnel.
- A genuine ambition to develop into a Project Management position.
- British Citizen or UK ILR holder, with unrestricted right to work in the UK.
- Degree In Hydrography , CAT B or CAT A certified preferable
- Hybrid working options.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Training & Development
- Opportunities for career development.
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Where is the Party Chief / Senior Surveyor position at Interocean located?
This Party Chief / Senior Surveyor role at Interocean is based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Party Chief / Senior Surveyor role at Interocean full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Party Chief / Senior Surveyor role in the Survey and Subsea department at Interocean.
Which team or department does the Party Chief / Senior Surveyor at Interocean belong to?
This Party Chief / Senior Surveyor position is part of the Survey and Subsea department at Interocean. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Party Chief / Senior Surveyor job at Interocean posted?
This Party Chief / Senior Surveyor position at Interocean was posted on Aug 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Party Chief / Senior Surveyor
Interocean
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