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Contract Lead – HydrographyReference number: 376882Salary: £40,808 and a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Job grade: Senior Executive OfficerContract type: PermanentWorking pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-timeLocation: SouthamptonDo you have experience in contract and programme management?Can you excel and build strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders?Do you possess strong skills in budget and financial management?If so, we are looking for a Hydrography Contract Lead to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you!  &nbsp;The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.   &nbsp;Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.   &nbsp;Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.  &nbsp;We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.&nbsp;We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.&nbsp;This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.This role will internally be referred to as the Hydrography Contract Lead.Job descriptionWe are seeking a motivated Contract Lead to join our ambitious and supportive team. Reporting directly to the Head of Hydrography and Meteorology, you will provide programme and contract management to successfully deliver the multi-million-pound UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP) and other survey initiatives. As a key player in the largest commissioner of sea-bed mapping in the UK, you will work with cutting-edge technology to explore and map previously uncharted areas.In addition, this role will include financial management and budgetary responsibilities, and you will be required to oversee the financial payment milestones for CHP contracts and co-ordinate the reporting for the UK Technical Services Navigation (UKTSN) department’s finances.The role will also involve participating in the tender evaluation panel and ensuring contract management documents are updated and compliant with procurement requirements and legislation. You will be required to measure and report on delivery metrics, contractor performance, contract assurance and ensuring governance compliance. You will also be required to support contract awards and renewals.You will line manage the Hydrography Programme Coordinator and be expected to liaise and work closely with a variety of stakeholders (including Contractors, Project Managers, international customers and survey teams) on matters such as survey operation schedules and progress, and the monitoring of CHP deliverables and key performance indicators, and contractor performance management.There may be a requirement for travel on official duty within the UK (which may require overnight stays away from home) and there is potential for overseas visits. We will therefore require the successful candidate to have a valid passport for travel.&nbsp;Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:  &nbsp;<ul><li>Managing the long-term UK CHP contracts covering all hydrographic operations, maintaining oversight of spend, progress against milestones and deliverables, in accordance with the UK CHP Survey Specification and the contract terms and conditions.</li><li>Liaising with the MCA Contracts and Procurement team in the management and implementation of the procurement process for the CHP and other ad hoc purchases.</li><li>Acting as Key Account Manager for CHP contractors, and Deputy Key Account Manager for agreements MCA holds with the UK Hydrographic Office, British Geological Survey, Channel Coastal Observatory, Cefas, and others as appropriate.</li><li>Ensuring all financial returns for the Hydrography and Meteorology team and UKTSN are completed accurately and on time including the month-end accruals and pre-payments, cash forecast, budget and resource profiling.</li></ul>For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.Person specificationAbout YouThis role requires an individual with a background in programme and contract management. You will also have knowledge and experience of budget and financial management, and we will train you to collate and report information in line with our standards and policies.Although this role is in the Hydrography and Meteorology team, a hydrographic background or experience in this field is not required. This is an opportunity to learn about this industry while utilising your contract management and financial skills.You will be able to build rapport with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally and will possess strong communication skills. You will be confident in expressing yourself to a variety of audiences delivering messages and information in a professional and concise manner.You will also be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel).Additional InformationThis role will be based in the Southampton HQ. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.  &nbsp;The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul>BenefitsAlongside your salary of £40,808, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £11,822 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance. &nbsp;<a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MCA-Staff-Benefits-Brochure.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to get a copy of the MCA Staff Benefits Brochure.</a><a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/our-agencies/maritime-coastguard-agency/" target="_blank">Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.</a>Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 26 November 2024.

Contract Lead – Hydrography

We are hiring - Senior Online Surveyor Opportunity <ul><li>Offshore Rostering Pattern between 2-4 weeks</li></ul><ul><li>Online Senior Surveyor, Vessel experienced</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent Casual opportunity</li></ul>DOF is reaching out to Surveyors with Offshore Online experience for our Skandi Hercules vessel. This is a casual position with a potential commencement date for early October. Suitable candidates will need to meet the following requirements to be considered. Requirements <ul> <li>Degree or Diploma in Hydrographic surveying including a Surveyor Certification.</li> <li>Experienced Hydrographic Subsea experienced.</li> <li>Competent with differing Offshore survey methods, data processing and charting, reporting and analysis.</li> <li>Thorough understanding of Survey and Geomatics principles.</li> <li>Experienced with project and vessel mobilisations.</li> <li>Able to meet or exceed IMCA Guideline C001/C004Rev2 Job Category S11 for Senior Surveyor.</li> <li>Experience with the survey systems preferably with EIVA Navipac 4, Naviscan 4, HiPAP, USBL Systems.</li> <li>AUV, ROV, diving and inspection survey activities, MBES, geophysical surveys, and GIS is beneficial.</li> <li>Demonstrate strong communication skills both written and verbal.</li> <li>Confident in engaging with internal and external customers including subcontractors and suppliers.</li> <li>Proactive, Diligent and results driven.</li> <li>Resilient, adaptable and flexible in meeting company demands.</li> </ul>Who we are At DOF what we do is as important as the way we do business - our operations are safe, legal and ethical, everywhere we do business. The DOF team treat each other and our surroundings with RESPECT, INTEGRITY and strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do. All our employees are expected to have a drive for results and solve problems, but not without showing integrity and focusing on communication along the way. With a multi-national workforce of around 3,800 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. More than 40 years in the offshore business, has g group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity. DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry. The company's main operation centers and business units are located in Norway, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia. DOF ASA is listed on the Oslo Exchange. Our Values video This is a great opportunity to work for DOF and gain experience in Offshore Surveying. Benefits Please provide a current resume detailing your experience in Offshore Surveying within the vessel management industry. All applications must be submitted no later than 10th September 2024. The position will be offered on a non-ongoing basis, with engagement period/s to be discussed and determined with the successful applicant on either a fixed term or casual basis. Work locations and Working hours may vary, but hours of work are based on full time engagement. EEO DOF is an equal opportunity employer and a values-driven organisation that embraces diversity with "Respect" as one of our five DOF Values. The successful candidate will thrive in a corporate office of a global company among colleagues and stakeholders from different countries and cultures.

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