Party Chief - Permanent

Description:-

Job Title: Survey Party Chief (Offshore)
Location: Offshore / EU & UK Waters
Job Type: Contract / Permanent
Industry: Offshore Surveying / Geophysical / Marine
Experience Level: Senior

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced Survey Party Chief to lead and manage offshore survey operations across diverse marine and geophysical projects. This role combines technical oversight, team leadership, and a strong commitment to HSEQ compliance. The successful candidate will bring extensive offshore survey experience and demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures, and QHSE standards, including active participation in HIRAs, toolbox talks, and risk mitigation planning.

• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary survey teams during offshore operations.

• Oversee mobilisation and demobilisation processes, ensuring all survey equipment is properly tested, operational, and compliant.

• Ensure survey data is acquired, quality-checked, and processed in line with project specifications and industry best practices.

• Liaise with client representatives, vessel masters, and onshore teams to maintain effective ship-to-shore communications.

• Support project planning and technical preparation, including occasional office-based or remote support as business needs dictate.

• Ensure environmental responsibilities are met and impacts are minimised during operations.

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years’ offshore experience in a senior survey role.

• Right to work in the EU and/or UK.

• Demonstrated experience managing offshore teams and delivering high-quality survey results.

• Proficiency with common survey software and tools (e.g. QPS, SonarWiz, Edgetech, Innomar, Kingdom).

• Competency in Microsoft Office tools, including Teams.

• Solid knowledge of geophysical survey techniques including pre-engineering, pre-lay, construction support, and as-built surveys.

Desired:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Party Chief position.

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. IHO-certified, degree-qualified, or significant industry experience).

• Experience with AUV/ROV-based surveys.

• Previous involvement in offshore wind energy projects.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the EU and/or UK.

• Offshore day commitment can be flexible for the right candidate (e.g. 120, 150, or 180 days per year).

• Some remote onshore work may be required from time to time in support of project planning or reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to play a critical leadership role in the delivery of cutting-edge offshore survey projects, with flexibility and career growth potential.