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Current openings

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

As a specialist marine survey company, we are always keen to hear from skilled professionals looking for new opportunities. Even when we aren't advertising for a specific role, we welcome speculative applications from experienced individuals.


If you would like to be considered for future roles, please email your CV and an introductory cover letter to survey@cms-geoscience.co.uk


We will keep your details on file and contact you should a suitable position arise.


We are an equal opportunities employer.

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If CMS GeoScience sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to explore our current career opportunities. Once you've read the full job description, submit your CV and a tailored cover letter to survey@cms-geoscience.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Open roles:

Experienced Hydrographic Surveyor

Location: Falmouth, Cornwall /Offshore  

Job type: Full Time, Permanent 

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CMS GeoScience is a multidisciplinary geoscience team collecting marine data across the UK and Europe - from ports and harbours to offshore energy, civil engineering and marine extractive industries. Our data helps clients understand the marine environment before, during and after their developments.

We're looking for an experienced Hydrographic Surveyor to join a specialised, close-knit team delivering accurate site characterisation for offshore and nearshore projects, and producing clear, high-quality reports for our clients.

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What the role involves

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  • Working away from home for several weeks at a time, in demanding nearshore environments across the UK and Europe -with opportunities to work further afield

  • Flexible & pro-active approach to working patterns to suit unpredictable tidal and weather constrained survey windows

  • Reviewing, interpreting and reporting on survey data when back in the office

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This role is right for you if you:

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  • Want real ownership in a small, ambitious, growing team where your work genuinely matters

  • Enjoy being challenged and are motivated to keep developing your career

  • Are organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure in fast-changing situations

  • Communicate clearly and work well with a range of stakeholders

  • Take ownership of your decisions and prioritise safety - your own and your team's

  • A practical, hands-on approach

 

What you'll need:

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  • 5+ years' experience and a degree in Hydrography or a closely related marine discipline

  • Experience mobilising/demobilising a range of inshore-to-offshore vessels

  • Strong data processing and interpretation skills

  • Proficiency with Trimble HydroPRO, Hypack, EIVA and QPS QINSy navigation software

  • Hands-on experience mobilising and operating MBES, Single Beam, USBL, RTK GPS and related survey equipment

  • Experience with processing software such as QINSy, Caris, Qloud and Fledermaus

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  • ENG1 Medical and Offshore Sea Survival (or equivalent)

  • Strong IT and technical writing skills, particularly in Microsoft 365

  • Fluent spoken and written English

  

Nice to have:

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  • Cat A or Cat B certification

  • Software, electronics or engineering experience

  • Interest or experience in remote USV operations

  • Experience in shallow nearshore and coastal environments

 

What we offer:

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  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Private medical insurance

  • Offshore top-up pay

  • 28 days annual leave (including statutory holidays), plus up to 5 days sell-back/buy-extra

  • Comprehensive training and genuine progression opportunities

  • A friendly, inclusive culture with regular social events

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CMS GeoScience is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in our people because their strengths are what drive the business forward.

Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to survey@cms-geoscience.co.uk
Applications close 30th September 2026

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Our Culture

At CMS GeoScience, our success is built on the belief that a dynamic team is a diverse team. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an environment where every individual can thrive. We don't just hire people; we build and adapt our business using the unique strengths of our employees.

Investing in your future

We view every team member's journey as a continuous process of learning and advancement. Providing professional training and personal development opportunities is vital for the growth of both the individual and the collective team. When you grow, we grow. We actively encourage and support our staff in gaining new accreditations, mastering new technologies, and developing leadership skills.

A vibrant life in Cornwall

While our projects take us across the UK and Europe, our heart remains in the South West. We are proudly based in Cornwall, which offers far more than just a holiday destination. It is also a recognised centre for renewable energy technology and environmental sustainability. It provides a thriving and dynamic environment to work, live, and relax, regularly featuring in the top 20 list of the happiest places to live in the UK.
 

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