Marine Surveyor
Inspect ships, cargo, yachts or offshore structures for insurers, owners and regulators.
This UK marine surveyor career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £35,000 - £45,000
- Mid-career salary
- £50,000 - £65,000
- Senior salary
- £75,000 - £100,000
- Work environment
- Ports, vessels, travel
- Time to entry
- 5+ years maritime background
- Degree required
- Preferred
- Category
- Maritime and Offshore
What a Marine Surveyor does
Inspect ships, cargo, yachts or offshore structures for insurers, owners and regulators.
How to become a Marine Surveyor
- Look up Marine Surveyor roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Marine Surveyor - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Ship knowledge
- Reporting
- Regulation
- Diagnosis