Apply maritime expertise in Dover as a Small Craft Surveyor, inspecting vessels and supporting UK maritime safety standards. Full time permanent work serves the MCA.

Within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, this Small Craft Surveyor role covers small and non-convention vessels. You will apply technical expertise across surveys, inspections, certification, and environmental compliance. The position supports consistent services for vessel owners, maritime stakeholders, and colleagues while contributing to safer ships and cleaner seas.

Key Responsibilities:

- Survey small and non-convention vessels in most cases
- Issue statutory certificates and approve ships' plans
- Inspect vessels and port installations for compliance
- Advise owners, industry, public, and colleagues
- Mentor Marine Surveyor colleagues on MCA activities

Requirements:

- Maritime technical expertise
- Ability to apply MCA standards and guidance
- Ability to maintain competence and impartiality
- Commitment to accurate training and competence records
- Willingness to complete training and peer review

Use maritime surveying, inspection, certification, and technical advisory skills to support safe, compliant small vessels for the MCA.

📌 Small Craft Marine Surveyor Dover
🏢 Government Recruitment Service
📍 Dover