Your path to a career in Survey
iPS | Nautech has deep roots in Survey. Nautech Services was established on the island called Jersey in 1992 and joined forces with iPS Powerful People in 2019. Today, our Survey team combines recruitment expertise with practical offshore knowledge to connect professionals and clients across international markets.
Our focus at iPS | Nautech is on Survey, Seismic, Hydrographic Survey and offshore energy. From our office in Jersey, we recruit and mobilize professionals for projects around the world.
Looking for offshore jobs in Survey through a specialised recruitment partner? Our Survey office supports assignments worldwide. We look at your skills, certifications and availability to connect you with projects where your expertise can make a difference.
iPS Nautech Services
Buildings,
St Helier, Jersey,
JE2 3NB
Offshore Survey expertise and skills
Survey work is built around specialist skills. Our recruiters look at the systems and methods you can work with, the certificates you hold and the type of projects where you can use your expertise. This allows us to create stronger matches between professionals and international projects.
Seismic and Hydrographic Survey
Seismic and Hydrographic Survey are at the heart of iPS | Nautech. We recruit professionals for offshore and nearshore projects in roles such as Online Surveyor, Hydrographic Surveyor, Party Chief, Navigator and Data Processor.
Relevant skills include:
- operating positioning, navigation and Survey systems;
- working with QINSy and other Survey software;
- collecting, processing and validating Survey data;
- performing quality control checks;
- supporting cable, mattress installation and subsea activities;
- preparing Survey logs, reports and operational records.
Maritime and vessel-based work
Our Survey team can connect you with international vessel-based projects in the Maritime industry. Depending on the assignment, you can use your skills in marine operations, navigation, positioning, Survey support or project coordination.
You can put your skills to work in:
- vessel-based Survey operations;
- marine coordination;
- offshore logistics;
- navigation and positioning;
- international crew environments;
- safety-focused project work.
Renewables and offshore energy
Offshore wind, subsea cables and marine construction depend on accurate Survey data and professionals who combine technical knowledge with safe offshore operations. The Survey department also works across the renewable energy market, supporting projects where positioning, Hydrographic Survey and offshore data are essential.
Relevant skills can include:
- cable installation and protection Survey;
- offshore Survey support;
- positioning and navigation;
- marine construction support;
- installation and commissioning Survey;
- HSE and project procedures.
Subsea and ROV
iPS | Nautech also recruits for Survey activities within subsea and ROV projects. These assignments require professionals who understand complex offshore operations and can work accurately with technical systems, data and vessel-based teams.
Useful skills can include:
- ROV and subsea Survey operations;
- inspection and Survey support;
- positioning and navigation systems;
- technical troubleshooting;
- offshore safety procedures;
- working effectively in rotational teams.
Why choose iPS | Nautech for Survey?
Finding the right Survey project is about more than scrolling through vacancies. You need clear project information, reliable communication and a recruitment partner who understands Seismic, Hydrographic Survey and offshore operations.
Our team combines practical offshore knowledge with specialist recruitment expertise. We support professionals throughout the international mobilisation process, including project requirements, travel and visas where needed, while keeping you informed about your rotation and next steps.
With iPS | Nautech, you can expect:
- Access to international Seismic, Survey and offshore projects.
- Personal guidance from recruiters who understand the Survey market.
- Clear information about requirements, planning and rotations.
- Support with mobilisation, travel and visas where relevant.
- Opportunities for project-based, rotational and permanent work.
- An open application option when there is no suitable vacancy today.
Our way of working reflects the values of iPS Powerful People. We strive for your best results, act with integrity and responsibility, work in an open climate and develop people’s talent. This helps us create opportunities that work for both professionals and clients.
What do you need to work in Survey?
Requirements differ by role, client, vessel and project location. The most important question is what you can do and whether your skills, certificates and availability fit the assignment.
Common requirements may include:
- a valid offshore medical certificate;
- relevant offshore safety certification;
- role-specific certificates;
- practical knowledge of Survey, positioning, marine or subsea systems;
- the ability to work safely within international teams;
- flexibility for rotations and project-based schedules;
- a valid passport and required project documentation.
Some Survey positions specifically require practical knowledge of, for example, QINSy, positioning systems, offshore data acquisition and quality control. Our recruiters explain the exact requirements for each project before you move forward.
Survey pay and working conditions
There is no single salary or day rate for Survey work because our projects take place internationally. Compensation depends on factors such as your position, project location, rotation, responsibilities, certificates and contract type.
Travel, accommodation, allowances and insurance arrangements can also differ per project. Before you accept an assignment, iPS | Nautech gives you clear information about the working conditions that apply to the role.
How we help you find Survey work
Finding the right project starts with understanding what you can bring to it. Our Survey recruitment process keeps the next steps clear.
- You apply or upload your CV
Apply for a current vacancy or send an open application. - We review your skills and availability
We look at your practical skills, certificates, software knowledge, project background and availability. - We match you with suitable projects
When your profile fits, we connect you with opportunities in Seismic, Hydrographic Survey, ROV, maritime, renewables, subsea or other offshore disciplines. - We support your mobilisation
You receive clear information about project requirements, travel, documentation, rotation and onboarding.
This approach helps Survey professionals stay visible for international projects that genuinely match their skills and availability.