SALMO operate a fleet of cutting edge, commercially available AUVs and ROVs to conduct deepwater survey operations. As Subsea Survey Manager you will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team to deliver the survey aspects of the capability. You will be deployed afloat for circa 10 – 12 weeks per year, for both scheduled and unplanned surveys, to manage the collection and analysis of a range of subsea survey data types. You will use your experience with common survey software packages to plan, prepare, and conduct both the overarching survey and individual missions, while reviewing and assuring the collected data to maintain the highest standards.
Whilst ashore, you will support the wider operational preparation by maintaining the readiness and availability of the survey equipment and software through regular servicing, fault finding and maintenance. You will support liaison with capability customers to develop schedules and plans for the survey season as well as regular communication with a variety of original equipment manufacturers. You will remain abreast of current and emerging technologies relevant to the capability and use your expertise and experience to support and advise both survey planning, operations and related tasks within SALMO and wider defence.
Why join SALMO? SALMO is the MOD’s centre of excellence for marine salvage and emergency response. Our multidisciplinary team, ranging from Master Mariners and Naval Architects to Environmental Scientists and Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) / Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Operators, delivers critical support to UK Defence operations around the globe. Whether it’s locating downed aircraft on the seabed, surveying wrecks, towing warships, or conducting emergency response drills, our work is as varied as it is vital.
You will be combining office-based engineering responsibilities with hands-on operational work at sea. In the office, you will collaborate closely with project and operational managers on activities such as procuring new systems, developing technical requirements, and producing engineering management plans and supporting documentation. At sea, you will take on the role of survey manager.
The position is ideal for an experienced AUV or ROV technician or engineer seeking a more varied role in a stable environment, or for a hands-on project engineer looking for a new and exciting challenge.
What you’ll be doing
*As a Subsea Survey Manager, you will have a range of responsibilities both afloat and ashore.
*Whilst deployed you will lead the survey elements of the team in conducting operations, providing guidance and support to the surveyors and be responsible for the availability and readiness of the AUV/ROV survey equipment, data collection and subsequent review.
*You will be required to lead fault finding tasks, assure the survey planning, data quality control and analysis and ensure that captured data is appropriately stored, managed and transported.
*On your return ashore you will be required to ensure that collected data is delivered to the shoreside analysis team and provide them with any support and survey updates required to inform subsequent data analysis.
*You may be asked to assist with post deployment debriefing to customers and development of survey reports.
*You will provide survey input in support of future mission planning, assurance and implementation of processes and procedures, as well as be the technical point of contact for the development and maintenance of the survey equipment and requirements.
Person specificationTo be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
*Have experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in small scale task and projects; and
*Have a wide-ranging and relevant technical experience in subsea activities or marine operations; and
*Experience managing marine operations with evidence of technical problem-solving and risk management; and
Hold (as minimum) either:
*STCW 1 Chief Mate (Unlimited) or STCW 1 Second Engineer (Unlimited); or
*IMCA accredited certification as an advanced ROV or AUV Pilot/Technician Grade I or a Survey Engineer Grade I, or a recognised company equivalent, with at least 180 days of documented offshore experience and a minimum of 100 hours operating an ROV or AUV at Grade II level. All experience must be verifiable through a logbook; or
*Be professionally registered with a Professional body/institution related to your discipline, as either:
o Incorporated Engineer (IEng); or
o Registered Scientist (RSci); or
o Incorporated Marine Engineer (IMarEng); or
o Registered Marine Technician (RMarTech); or
o Registered Marine Scientist (RMarSci).
And:
*Be a Sole UK National; and
*Full UK Driving Licence; and
*Be able to satisfy requirements of:
*2-Yearly ENG1 Seafarers Medical 2., and
*Be enlisted as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve 2.
STCW = International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
This role is subject to Retained Grade Terms and Conditions and differ from the DE&S standard Terms and Conditions.
For SALMO Retained Grade seeking promotion, please refer to Part 2, Section 10.2 of the SALMO Retained Grade Handbook.


Offered Benefits*Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to 26.5 days’ annual leave per year, rising to 31.5 days per year after 5 years of service
*Flexible and hybrid working options
*Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
*Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
*Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
*Support for progression
*Huge range of discounts
*Volunteering days
*Enhanced parental leave schemes