Marine Surveyor (6‑month contract)

About the role

Wood is seeking an experienced Marine Surveyor to join its Singapore Business Unit on a 6‑month onsite assignment in Basra, Iraq. The role focuses on checking and monitoring hydrographic and topographic surveys for marine infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Check and monitor hydrographic and topographic surveys and establish survey control points.
• Perform pre‑construction, during‑construction, and as‑built surveys, including setting out pile locations and monitoring installation.
• Support dredging, bathymetric, and jetty surveys, process survey data and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with IHO, IMCA and ISO standards and coordinate with engineering teams and subcontractors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 7–10 years of marine surveying experience, preferably on jetty, dredging and piling projects.
• Hands‑on experience with marine steel piling, DGPS/RTK surveying and as‑built verification.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in offshore/on‑site environments.

Required skills

• Hydrographic and topographic surveying.
• DGPS and RTK marine surveying techniques.
• Marine steel piling inspection (tubular, driven/drilled).
• Jetty and berthing facility survey experience.
• Knowledge of IHO, IMCA and ISO survey standards.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Professional development plans tailored to individual needs.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile energy and infrastructure projects in Iraq.