Spectrum

Plans, conducts and manages hydrographic surveys, processes marine survey data, and supports offshore renewable energy projects through field operations, data analysis and project delivery.Spectrum Geosurvey specialise in coastal geophysical surveys, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. We have a proven track record delivering the highest-quality hydrographic and geophysical survey data. Spectrum Geosurvey are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our growing team based in our Lymington office.Position OverviewThe successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of roles within the company and be prepared to travel and work away from home when required. Supported by an experienced and committed team of senior surveyors, the surveyor will develop their skill set to carry out the following roles and responsibilities within our growing company.Roles and ResponsibilitiesVessel mobilisations, including survey equipment installation, interfacing, calibration and verificationPlan and undertake hydrographic surveysCalibrate and maintain survey equipmentDevelop and document survey procedures, both existing and innovativeProcess and chart large area bathymetric datasetsCompile concise and accurate survey reports for a variety of clientsAssist project managers in the running of survey projects, both large and smallResearch new technologies and arrange system/software trials to keep Spectrum on the cutting edgeRequired education/ experience & attributesDegree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Sciences or a related fieldWorking knowledge of hydrographic multibeam systems, motion reference units, side scan sonar and magnetometer systemsHighly competent in the use of all Microsoft Office applications including Word and ExcelStrong marine backgroundHigh attention to detail and documentation while under pressureAbility to take initiative and work unsupervisedFull valid UK driving licenceDesired but not essential education/ experience & attributesWork experience working with GIS and spatial dataAt least 3 years’ experience in the offshore surveying industryPrior industry experience working within a hydrographic surveying role or related industryProject management experiencePrevious work experience of using hydrographic software, such as QINSy, Teledyne PDS or Caris HIPS & SIPSKnowledge of Hydrographic survey planning and reportingExperience with creating charts (QGIS & ArcGIS)Experience with a scripting language (Python)Core attributes and conductAdhere to moral and ethical principles in all interactionsBe inclusive, respectful and team-focusedBeing open and honest in communication and operationsCelebrate other people’s successes – raise each other upContribute to a cooperative and supportive work environmentEnsure the confidentiality and security of data and company informationMaintain the highest levels of professionalism within the teamProviding a positive feedback loop to improve quality and practicesTake ownership of your training/developmentWork safely – your safety and that of othersPossess the energy, drive and commitment to further the work of the companyCompany Benefits33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays)Private medical insurance programme (Bupa)Pension 5% MatchedFlexible working hoursContinuous training and development opportunitiesCycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)Modern, environmentally friendly office with sit down/standing desksAn Employee Assistance Programme, providing trained wellbeing and counselling practitioners and 24/7 telephone supportFree eye testsFree team lunch on a WednesdayGreat team cultureSport socials

Posted 16 days ago

Collects, processes and interprets marine geophysical survey data for offshore renewable energy projects through fieldwork and office-based analysis while receiving hands-on industry training.Spectrum Geosurvey specialise in coastal geophysical surveys, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. We have a proven track record delivering the highest-quality hydrographic and geophysical survey data. Spectrum Geosurvey are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our growing team based in our Lymington office.Position OverviewAs a Graduate Geophysicist, you will be predominantly responsible for acquiring geophysical data in the field as well as assisting data processing and interpretation when in the office. It is a great opportunity to build key industry-related skills, gain exposure to a variety of projects in the offshore renewable energy sector.Successful applicants shall have a background in geology and/or geophysics and should have a working knowledge of marine surveying. Experience working with GIS and spatial data, or experience of handling big data would be an advantage. Supported by an experienced and committed team, successful candidates will be developing skill sets to carry out the following tasks within our growing company.Roles and ResponsibilitiesUndertake fieldwork for extended periods of time away from home on projects onshore and offshoreAssist with data processing of a variety of geophysical datasets, including side scan sonar, magnetometer and sub-bottom profiler data. Multibeam echosounder and backscatter processing may be required from time to time.Assist with data archive and data repository management, ensuring safe storage of a large variety of data formats.Assist with mobilisations and equipment verifications under guidanceAssist with notifying software manufacturers of any bugs and assist with implementing solutionsBecome familiar with understanding the importance of implementing best practices for handling, maintaining and storing survey equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions or company guidanceChart and chartlet creation in QGIS or ArcGIS for relevant project documentationData quality control and data assurance ensuring that it complies with the project scope of workFollow and contribute to established data processing procedures and guidelinesIdentification, investigation and troubleshooting inconsistencies in data, ensuring that it complies with the project scope of workReport preparation based on geophysical survey data and interpretationSeabed contact identification and characterisationUnder guidance, conduct data acquisition and processing, maintain accurate records and assist in maintaining quality and consistency of field data, data processing, deliverable creation, and data management.Understanding and working to company QHSE standard.Required education/ experience & attributesDegree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Geology, Geophysics or other related marine or earth science.Ability to take initiative, to problem solve and troubleshoot data where requiredUnderstanding of data management and required coordination skills to handle large volumes of dataGood interpersonal and written communication skillsGood written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a training environmentHigh level of computer literacyHighly competent in the use of all Microsoft Office applications including Word and ExcelStrong academic report writing skillsAble to work in the UKFull valid UK driving licenceDesired but not essential education/ experience & attributesWork experience with GIS and spatial data (QGIS & ArcGIS)Experience with a scripting language (e.g. Python).Core attributes and conductAdhere to moral and ethical principles in all interactionsBe inclusive, respectful and team-focusedBeing open and honest in communication and operationsCelebrate other people’s successes – raise each other upContribute to a cooperative and supportive work environmentEnsure the confidentiality and security of data and company informationMaintain the highest levels of professionalism within the teamProviding a positive feedback loop to improve quality and practicesTake ownership of your training/developmentWork safely – your safety and that of othersPossess the energy, drive and commitment to further the work of the companyCompany Benefits33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays)Private medical insurance programme (Bupa)Pension 5% MatchedFlexible working hoursContinuous training and development opportunitiesCycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)Modern, environmentally friendly office with sit down/standing desksAn Employee Assistance Programme, providing trained wellbeing and counselling practitioners and 24/7 telephone supportFree eye testsFree team lunch on a WednesdayGreat team cultureSport socials

Posted 16 days ago

Supports the processing, analysis and reporting of hydrographic and geospatial survey data for offshore renewable energy projects while receiving training in industry-standard survey software and workflows.Spectrum Geosurvey specialise in coastal geophysical surveys, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. We have a proven track record delivering the highest-quality hydrographic and geophysical survey data. Spectrum Geosurvey are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our growing team based in our Lymington office.Position OverviewThe Graduate Geospatial/Hydrographic Data Processor will be predominately responsible for hydrographic data processing, generating client deliverables, and survey report writing. It is a great opportunity to build key industry-related skills, gain exposure to a variety of projects in the offshore renewable energy sector. For the graduate position, no hydrographic experience is required however, experience working with GIS and spatial data, or experience of handling big data would be an advantage. Successful candidates will receive industry leading inhouse training on hydrographic data processing techniques and established workflows using CARIS HIPS & SIPS. Supported by an experienced and committed team of surveyors, the Hydrographic Data Processor will develop their skill set to carry out the following tasks within our growing company.Roles and ResponsibilitiesUnder guidance, conduct Bathymetric processing and assist in maintaining quality and consistency of data processing and deliverable creationAssist Processing and reporting managers with reporting, charting & data managementAssist with data archive and data repository management, ensuring safe storage of a large variety of data formats.Assist with notifying software manufacturers of any bugs and assist with implementing solutionsBecome familiar with understanding the importance of implementing best practices for handling, maintaining and storing survey equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions or company guidanceChart and chartlet creation in QGIS or ArcGIS for relevant project documentationData quality control and data assurance ensuring that it complies with the project scope of workFollow and contribute to established data processing procedures and guidelinesIdentification, investigation and troubleshooting inconsistencies in data, ensuring that it complies with the project scope of workReport preparation based on Geophysical survey data and interpretationSeabed contact identification and characterisationProviding a positive feedback loop to the infield survey team to improve data acquisition quality and practicesUnderstanding and working to company QHSE standardsRequired education/ experience & attributesDegree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Hydrography, Marine Geography, Marine Sciences, or a related fieldWorking knowledge of hydrographic multibeam systems, motion reference units, side scan sonar and magnetometer systemsAbility to work both independently and as a team, have a can-do attitude and a strong verbal communication skillsetHigh attention to detail while under pressure to ensure all relevant information is identified, extracted, and reportedHighly competent in the use of all Microsoft Office applications including Word and ExcelAbility to take initiative, to problem solve and troubleshoot data where requiredExcellent data management and coordination skills to handle large volumes of dataStrong technical report writingGood interpersonal and written communication skillsDesired but not essential education/ experience & attributesWork experience with GIS and spatial dataPrior industry experience working within a hydrographic surveying role or related industryProject management experiencePrevious work experience of using hydrographic software, such as QINSy, Teledyne PDS or Caris HIPS & SIPS (For graduate position, no experience is required for such bespoke hydrographic suites, but experience working with GIS and spatial data or experience of handling big data would be an advantage)Knowledge of Hydrographic survey planning and reportingExperience with creating charts (QGIS & ArcGIS)Experience with a scripting language (Python)Full valid UK driving licenceCore attributes and conductAdhere to moral and ethical principles in all interactionsBe inclusive, respectful and team-focusedBeing open and honest in communication and operationsCelebrate other people’s successes – raise each other upContribute to a cooperative and supportive work environmentEnsure the confidentiality and security of data and company informationMaintain the highest levels of professionalism within the teamProviding a positive feedback loop to improve quality and practicesTake ownership of your training/developmentWork safely – your safety and that of othersPossess the energy, drive and commitment to further the work of the companyCompany Benefits33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays)Private medical insurance programme (Bupa)Pension 5% MatchedFlexible working hoursContinuous training and development opportunitiesCycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)Modern, environmentally friendly office with sit down/standing desksAn Employee Assistance Programme, providing trained wellbeing and counselling practitioners and 24/7 telephone supportFree eye testsFree team lunch on a WednesdayGreat team cultureSport socials

Posted 16 days ago