The Port of London Authority is a self-financing statutory authority with responsibility for administering one of the UK's largest ports, maintaining the safety of navigation throughout its limits and for the conservancy of 95 miles of the tidal River Thames and Thames Estuary. 

This post is based within our Hydrographic Department and involves all facets of nautical charting, from data collection on our three vessels using multibeam sonar, through to final chart production using the latest GIS techniques. This post offers considerable potential for someone either seeking to consolidate existing professional experience or a recent graduate looking to gain competence in this area of hydrographic surveying.

We are looking for someone with a recognised degree in hydrographic surveying, although consideration will be given to candidates with other relevant surveying degrees and experience using standard industry survey equipment and software packages particularly with multibeam systems. Previous vessel based port or inshore surveying experience, and a working knowledge of Hypack and Fledermaus software systems although not a pre-requisite would be an advantage.

You should be self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure with little supervision. There is also a requirement to work paid overtime to cover operational and emergency requirements; conditions will apply. A current driving licence is also essential for the role.

Benefits include 28 days annual leave, stable working hours and an excellent pension scheme.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact John Pinder or John Dillon-Leetch on 01474 562207 or check our website on www.pla.co.uk/hydrohomepage for further information.

Please telephone +44 1474 562292 (24 hour answer phone) for an application pack. Alternatively, you can download an application form from our website at http://www.pla.co.uk/ 

Closing date for applications: 2 December 2011