Party Chief

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Scotland
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Surveying Offshore survey operations Technical knowledge of survey equipment Technical knowledge of survey software Communication skills Analytical skills Problem-solving skills Supervisory experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Party Chief

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is hiring a Party Chief for offshore operations in Scotland.

Location: Offshore, Scotland

Job Reference: VN3167

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Supervise survey operations ensuring safe working practices at all times and with due regard to contractual requirements, scope of work, procedures and regulations.
  • Manage mobilisation and demobilisation activities with regard to safety of personnel and assets.
  • Ensure all systems are functioning in compliance with contractual requirements, project procedures and company procedures to effectively conduct the scope of work.
  • Ensure collection, collation, QC and distribution of all survey data relating to the scope of work as per project procedures and company procedures.
  • Advise onshore management, company and client representatives when deviation from the approved procedure is necessary and record through the Management of Change Procedure.
  • Compile operational / field reporting in a concise manner and in accordance with project procedures, client specifications and company procedures.
  • Complete final reporting and data transfer / backup in accordance with project procedures, client specifications and company procedures.
  • Effectively communicate with client representatives and company representatives onshore.
  • Ensure all personnel in the offshore team understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • Conduct personnel performance reviews/appraisals for your direct reports and provide specific performance data/feedback to supervisors of non-direct reports assigned to your projects.
  • Actively participate and lead by example in the Company's Quality and HSE Systems and Procedures.

Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience in surveying or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Technical understanding and knowledge of major survey equipment and software used in the offshore survey sector.
  • Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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