The British Geological Survey, (BGS) part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), is the UK's premier geoscience strategic mapping and research organisation. Two vacancies have arisen for a Hydrographic Surveyor (Edinburgh) and Mechanical Design Engineer (Loanhead).

Mechanical Design Engineer - £22,220 - £34,630 pay award pending
Ref: BGS15_08

This post will provide integrated design, construction and operations support for BGS and Commissioned Research projects and also undertake Project management duties associated with such work. You should have CAD skills, high mathematical ability and a good first degree in mechanical design, engineering or related field or equivalent

Hydrographic Surveyor - £18,400 - £27,440 - pay award pending
Ref: BGS10_08

This post will commission, manage and operate multibeam echo sounder and associated navigational equipment, to process and archive acquired data and to provide logistics support for marine operations

You should have experience of using multibeam echo sounder or similar equipment. You should possess or be working towards a qualification which meets the Standard of Competence for Category A of the International Hydrographic Organisation for Hydrographic Surveyors.

Working hours will be 37 per week excluding lunch breaks. A generous benefits package is also offered, including a company pension scheme, childcare allowance, 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays.

For an application form contact Personnel (Recruitment), British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG. (Tel: 0115 936 3209). Please ensure that the relevant reference number is quoted when applying for an application form. Further details can also be obtained by accessing our web page at www.bgs.ac.uk. Applications must be returned by 14 May 2008. Please quote above reference numbers when applying for an application form.

The Natural Environment Research Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. The British Geological Survey is an Investors in People organisation. There is a guaranteed Interview Scheme for suitable candidates with disabilities.