Hydrographic Surveyor

The Survey Department is responsible for organizing the surveying and hydrographic measurements carried out before, during and after dredging or offshore works. This involves working with state-of-the-art equipment.

For the continuous expansion of the department, we are looking for enthusiastic new colleagues. Depending on your education and experience, you will be deployed on one of several projects worldwide. As Hydrographic Surveyor, your main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Set-up of survey work at project start-up: installation of equipment (sounding equipment, tide gauges, positioning system equipment, etc.);
• Determining the most suitable sounding method;
• Carrying out the measurements;
• Calculating the dredging quantities carried out;
• Drawing up maps using specific software;
• Maintenance and calibration of the various high-tech systems;
• Point of contact for positioning systems on board the vessels;
• Reporting on activities to line management;
• Monitoring the work of local Surveyors;
• Keeping Survey records up to date.

What do you need?

You have a degree in Industrial Engineering Construction, Hydrography, Electronics, Geology, Surveying, Geography, Bioengineering or Topography. You are willing to work on our global projects on a 2:1 rotation system, whereby you stay on project for two months followed by 1 month leave. Driving license is a must.

Working at Jan De Nul means contributing to solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from the energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day to preserve the global quality of life for generations to come.

What we offer

• A permanent training path via our JDN Academy  
• The opportunity to practice sports at work via our FIT programme   
• An open-ended permanent contract  
• Competitive wages with thirteenth month and double holiday pay
• When you work in Belgium:
  • Luncheon vouchers and eco-vouchers 
  • Possibility to take part in the Flex Reward programme, including bike and car leasing, including fuel card or charge pass in Belgium 
  • Employer’s contribution in public transport and bicycle expenses
  • Group and hospital care insurance 
  • Optional iPhone with subscription 
  • Miscellaneous staff discounts  
• When you work abroad: different package with attractive conditions.

The world is what you make it 

Jan De Nul Group shapes water and land around the world, addressing some of the most important challenges of our time. We boost the energy transition with infrastructure for renewable offshore energy. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build harbours and protect our coastlines from the rising sea. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and durable buildings. And we invest in planet redevelopment, giving new purpose to polluted sites. At Jan De Nul, the world is what you make it.

Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities and anti-discrimination employer.