Our Oil and Gas Client having interests in ten North Sea producing oil and gas assets are currently seeking a Geomatics Project Surveyor for a contract position based in Aberdeen. The role and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: -

This position provides an opportunity for an experienced Project Surveyor who will be responsible for safe, high quality and efficient delivery of survey and positioning operations across the Client’s North Sea portfolio.

More specifically, to plan, coordinate, and manage mobile rig and well positioning activities, engineering, decommissioning and construction survey support activities, subsea positioning activities and general positioning support as required. Part of a dynamic Geomatics Team, providing operations and geo-spatial expertise to a wide range of stakeholders.

Key tasks / responsibilities

* Provide survey and positioning expertise for offshore rig moves and well positioning operations for assigned projects
* Provide survey and positioning expertise for offshore subsea construction and decommissioning for assigned projects
* Managing allocated budget, schedule and delivering all associated fiscal targets and KPI’s
* Interfacing with key project stakeholders and survey contractors as required to help drive project success
* Ensuring data and reporting deliverables from operational activities are managed and that corporate data stores are updated correctly
* Maintaining Geodetic Integrity and providing technical advice and guidance on geodetic issues
* Producing maps, charts and other geospatial products to support projects and operations
* Lead, support and input to operational risk assessments, HIRAs, assurance reviews and other similar exercises
* Management of HSSE in survey and positioning operations
* Lead After Action Review meetings, and take learnings forward for other Geomatics Operations projects
* Resourcing and supervision of consultants and survey representatives involved in Geomatics operations under his/her control
* Understand and promote all relevant Geomatics expertise to asset and project teams
* Maintaining close links with colleagues across project, asset and supporting functional teams
* Implement industry and Company work processes, standards, tools, and best practices in Geomatics Operations and update/refresh of key operational processes as required
* Technical assurance in line with the Manage Geomatics process
* Occasional site visits to operational worksites and contractor offices as required
Skills, experience & attributes of candidate

* Bachelor’s degree (BSc), or Masters degree (MSc) in a directly related Geomatics, Hydrography or related geoscience technical discipline
* Significant Geomatics Operations experience in the oil and gas or renewables energy business
* Strong operational experience of offshore surveying and positioning methods, rig and well positioning, seabed surveys, engineering project support and with a strong geodesy background
* Knowledge of geo-information management and mapping systems is advantageous - such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD & Navimodel
* Experience in defining geodetic parameters and maintaining the integrity of geodetic calculations.
* Experience managing contractor performance, HSSE, and quality assurance is a must.
* Knowledge of developing contract execution and HSSE plans.
* Solid foundation in project management with respect to resource, budget and schedule management.
* Must be able to demonstrate visible safety leadership.
* Leader of change and strong ability to deal with uncertainty.
* Strong integration and influencing skills are a must.
* Passionate about performance and collaboration culture.
* Shall have an uncompromising approach to safety, ethics and compliance

Candidates must have The Right to Work in the UK as no sponsorship is available.