Marine Surveyor

We are looking for a Marine Surveyor to manage marine surveys from initial notification through completion from our Dubai office. You will attend and report on draft, container, cargo, and bunker surveys; respond to marine incidents; coordinate with contractors, port operators, and vessel crews; and manage Protection and Indemnity (P&I) claims in line with club requirements. The role also includes accurate time and expense records, monthly financial targets, and relationship-building with local shipowners and agents.

What will your day at GAC look like?

• Manage marine surveys from initial notification through completion.
• Attend surveys when required and complete survey work in-house where possible.
• Review and respond to correspondence from P&I club principals and members.
• Prepare clear, concise survey reports that meet P&I club requirements.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date timesheets and records of all work and related expenses.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors and engage them when required for survey work.
• Build relationships with local shipowners and agents to promote GAC's marine surveying services.
• Improve working practices and service quality, and communicate openly and professionally about process improvements and business concerns, share ideas, and provide guidance.

What are we looking for?

• Professional background: Experience as a marine engineer.
• Experience: At least two to three years of experience in a marine surveyor role. Sailing experience is an advantage.
• Driving license: A valid UAE driving license.
• Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of hull and machinery.
• Language skills: Excellent written and spoken English.
• Digital skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

What’s in it for you? This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. Everything we do is guided by the GAC Spirit, built on mutual loyalty between management and staff, and a belief in the value of our people as individuals - not just for the jobs they do.

With more than 7,500 colleagues in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, we focus on quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch. Emphasising a long-term approach, innovation and ethics, our flexible and integrated portfolios are designed to work within and support our customers’ operations.

Disclaimer Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing.