Vigo Junior Marine Surveyor

Posting Date: 21 Sept 2026

City: Barcelona

Location: Barcelona, ES

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mediterranean and Africa Marine

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Vigo Junior Marine Surveyor to join its office in Vigo, Spain within the Mediterranean and Africa Marine Division.​

Mission

The Junior Surveyor is to contribute to the organization's commitment to maritime safety, compliance, and excellence by applying knowledge of Rules, Regulations, and industry principles. The Junior Surveyor supports the surveying team in performing routine inspections, maintaining accurate documentation, and staying informed about evolving industry practices.

Key Accountabilities

1. Professional Application:

   • Acts as a professional specialist, applying knowledge of rules, regulations, and industry concepts within the organization's framework.

2. Inspection and Reporting:

   • Conducts routine surveys on classed ships, platforms, or marine structures for compliance with classification and statutory requirements, following the guidance and supervision of a Surveyor, Senior Surveyor, or Principal Surveyor.
   • Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys.

3. File Maintenance:

   • Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner within the assigned area of responsibility.

4. Continuous Learning:

   • Maintains an active awareness of new working methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities.
   • Engages in ongoing learning to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to surveying practices.

5. Problem-Solving:

   • Recommends new approaches to problems encountered, seeking guidance and supervision from more experienced surveyors.

6. Collaboration and Guidance:

   • Collaborates with and seeks guidance from more experienced surveyors to ensure accurate and effective survey outcomes.
   • Participates in team activities and contributes to a collaborative work environment.

7. Quality Assurance:

   • Contributes to maintaining the quality of surveying work under the guidance of experienced surveyors.
   • Assists in the adherence to established standards and procedures.

8. Client Interaction:

   • Engages with clients as directed by more experienced surveyors, contributing to problem-solving within the area of expertise.

9. Professional Development:

   • Actively participates in training programs and developmental activities to progress toward becoming a fully competent surveyor.

10. Ethical Conduct:

    • Uphold the highest ethical standards in all professional interactions, ensuring integrity, transparency, and fairness in survey processes.

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English language relevant with the scope of classification, statutory certification, related services and, before assignment, with future work.

• Ability to develop a working knowledge of RINA Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and instructions, as well as the RINA Employee Safety Policy.

• Ability to understand engineering plans and have a basic knowledge of shipbuilding practices and ship operations.

• Ability, to perform new building surveys:

  • to assess the suitability of certified materials and products supplied for the new building,
  • to assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been built in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory inspections, tests and trials,
  • to issue Certificates, Reports, Records and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.

And/or: ship in service surveys:

• to assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been maintained in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory overall inspections, tests and trials,
• to identify the deficiencies to be rectified (if any) and assess whether immediate repair is necessary or a condition may be issued with an appropriate due date,
• to follow-up as required by rules and regulations any repair work or due to previous outstanding conditions,
• to assess whether the deficiencies identified (if any) may be linked with potential failure of the Ship Management System,
• to endorse Certificates, issue Reports and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.

And/or: testing activities:

• to assess the suitability of certified materials and products in compliance with applicable rules

• to issue Certificates and prepare Reports and Status in compliance with procedures.

• Knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.

• Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.

• Knowledge of related technical interfaces required for group project work.

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​

• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.