Party Chief

For one of our clients, a world-leading marine contractor active in dredging, offshore energy and infra marine works, we are looking for a Party Chief to lead survey operations on their offshore and marine projects in France and Spain. You will prepare, acquire and process high-precision hydrographic and geophysical survey data, and report results and any deviations to Project Management and client representatives, in line with contractual agreements and technical specifications. As the on-site focal point for all survey matters, you will contribute directly to safe, high-quality and cost-efficient project execution.

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What you will do

Determine, select and install the hydrographic and geophysical measurement equipment required for each project

Oversee the calibration, configuration and verification of onboard positioning, sensor and survey systems before operations

Measure, collect and process survey data before, during and after project execution

Carry out field checks and quality control against project specifications and contractual standards

Verify accuracy, interpret data, identify deviations and build and maintain structured project survey databases

Compile survey reports and deliverables, and present and explain the results to Project Management and client representatives

Act as the key technical focal point on site for survey questions and operational progress

Monitor the functioning and accuracy of measurement equipment and organise routine and preventivemaintenance

Troubleshoot operational and sensor issues in real time to keep project downtime to a minimum

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Hydrography, Oceanography or equivalent, or equivalent proven experience

7+ years of experience as a Party Chief in marine, dredging or offshore construction environments

In-depth knowledge of hydrographic survey techniques, sensor calibration and marine measurement equipment

Extensive hands-on experience with offshore navigation and surface positioning systems

Proven experience with subsea acoustic positioning (USBL / LBL) and multibeam echo sounders (MBES)

Full GWO, BOSIET / HUET with CA-EBS, VCA (or equivalent) and NEBOSH (or equivalent QHSE

qualification)

Valid offshore medical (Fit for Offshore), Chester Step Test and shoulder measurement

Eligible to work in France and Spain, with a valid passport and any required visa or work permit

Fluent English, written and spoken; Dutch or other languages are a plus

Rigour, attention to detail and a constructive, client-facing leadership style

What we offer

A long-term assignment with a world-leading marine contractor on offshore and marine projects in France and Spain, working on rotation from January to July 2027 as the survey lead on site. xuezdbg Start date: ASAP.