Job Description

Company Description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers.

Navantia UK is seeking an experienced

Dimensional Control Surveyor

to ensure precision and quality in shipbuilding and heavy fabrication projects. You'll use advanced industrial measurement equipment to verify, align, and inspect structures, machinery foundations, and other complex assemblies from fabrication through final construction.


This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail directly impacts the quality, safety, and performance of our vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform

industrial measurement surveys

on ships and in-process assemblies. Align and verify structures, weapon system foundations, and machinery foundations. Review tolerances and recommend improvements to

construction methods

. Work closely with engineers, welders, and technical teams to ensure build accuracy. Carry out

dimensional checks

, visual inspections, and performance testing. Maintain and calibrate measurement equipment. Ensure compliance with

HSE regulations

, PPE use, and safe operating procedures.

What You'll Bring:

Proven background in

dimensional control

, metrology, or precision surveying in shipbuilding, fabrication, or heavy engineering. Skilled in industrial measurement tools and accuracy control techniques. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Comfortable working in challenging environments, including confined spaces and at height. Physically able to meet job demands (lifting 25-50 lbs, climbing ladders, etc.).

Qualifications

Qualifications

Relevant Degree or experience in an appropriate field

Experience

Two or more years' experience surveying fabricated structures or vessels Knowledge of welding, assembly procedures, and erection sequence. Knowledge of structural design. Ability to interpret drawings and CAD model Surveying experience

Skills/Competencies

Familiarity with shipbuilding practices preferred. Competent user of Surveying Instruments (Total Stations, Theodolites, Precision Levels), and AutoCAD. A detail-oriented individual committed to accuracy, even in challenging environments. A fast learner with a strong desire to explore the intricacies of dimensional control and metrology. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights. Competent Microsoft Office user Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills. Must have strong organizational and time management skills. Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanour. Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. Ownership and Accountability. Teamwork and Collaboration. Business Discipline. Sense of Urgency. Confidentiality.

Additional Information

Additional information

Competitive base salary Company pension 31 days holiday Life assurance

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.