Graduate Surveyor: Maritime Safety & Development Path

Posted 9 days ago

government recruitment serviceColchester (VT)

Surveyors Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

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About the role

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) invites graduates to join a four-year Graduate Trainee Surveyor scheme in Colchester. You will gain practical experience and formal training to become a MCA Marine Surveyor, contributing to safer ships and cleaner seas. In the first two years you work in a marine office while learning the role and legal frameworks. After assessment you progress to an HEO Surveyor with increasing responsibilities, and ultimately to SEO Surveyor by year four.

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