UAV Lead

Do you want to work for one of the leading Geomatics companies in Europe today?

Murphy Geospatial is one of the leading Geomatic consultancies in Europe. We are an ambitious and innovative company, and through our commitment to invest in people, technology, and best practice, we continuously strive to be the best and remain ahead of the field in everything we do.

With offices nationwide in Ireland, the UK, Spain, Germany, and Italy, we are continuously developing and expanding our team. Building on a strong reputation of over 35 years’ experience, we are recognised as being at the forefront of the surveying industry and widely regarded as one of the most dynamic, experienced, professional, innovative, and technically proficient surveying companies in Europe today.

Our Specialties

Measured Building Surveys, Legal Mapping, Area Measurement, Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D HD Laser Scanning, Topographic Surveys, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Specialist Engineering Services, Subsurface Engineering Services, Geophysical Surveys, Monitoring Solutions, Digital Construction, Hydrographic Surveys and UAV/Drone Surveys.

Our HR Philosophy

Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed, leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.

We are currently recruiting a UAV Lead to join our London based Survey & UAV Department. This position exercises considerable latitude in overseeing UAV ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, aircrew resource management and ground & flight safety. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Geomatic Surveying and previous experience with the Operation of UAV’s.

We are also considering applications from experienced UAV pilots who are keen to learn and develop despite having limited experience in the geospatial industry.

The successful candidate will be operating out of our Head Office in Watford, UK

Key Responsibilities

• Perform as Pilot-in-Command of Company UAV’s.
• Take part in everyday drone flight operations.
• Management of knowledge sharing, training and workflows, growing the wider UAV strength of the business.
• Determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and conduct flight support through specifically prescribed tests and specifications.
• Define, plan, organise, and execute flight plans and schedules.
• Leading technical operations over and above preplanned mapping missions – cinematography, facade modelling, LIDAR, structural inspections et
• Ensure compliance with service guidance, company policy & procedures and UK CAA regulations.
• Conduct demonstrations and participate in operational and experimental ground and flight testing of assigned UAV(s).
• Utilise various manuals such as Drone Flight Manuals, the Operations Manual, and other documents and reports to ascertain factors such as aircraft condition, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

Requirements

• Formal survey/engineering education or relevant experience in the UAV/surveying field (BSc Degree or 3+ years site experience).
• Have held a GVC or PFCO in the past for commercial UAV operation.
• Ability to work hands-on with commercial UAV systems, including assembly, disassembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Availability for travelling to work UK wide which requires staying away in hotels.
• End to end mission planning to data delivery of UAV operations experience
• Knowledge of UK CAA aviation legislation.
• Experience of post processing platforms (Agisoft, Pix4D, RealityCapture, Terra).
• An active interest in technology, innovation and industry advancements/efficiencies
• UK/EU driving license.
• The right to work in the UK
• Professional growth in line with department needs, supporting wider surveying as and when required

Key Competencies

• Excellent communicator with strong report writing skills.
• Time management skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative when required.

Why Murphy Geospatial?

• Widely Recognised: We are widely recognised as one of the most experienced, professional, innovative and technologically proficient surveying companies today.
• Cutting Edge Technologies: we use only the very latest technological equipment.
• Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management who are always eager to help each other.
• Equality & Opportunity: We are fully committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in our employment practices.
• Breadth of Experience: We branch across all sectors of industry giving our staff opportunities to gain a broad base of knowledge and experience.
• Learning & Growth: We support and develop our people to enhance their technical and personal competencies towards the achievement of their ambitions.
• Exclusive Clients: We are proud to work with a very broad spectrum of exclusive clients.
• Employee Benefits: Sick pay scheme for all employees in service for over one and a half years; Enhanced annual leave entitlement; Access to a contributory pension scheme; Death in Service benefit; Access to a company vehicle (role dependent); Allowance payments when working away; Ample free car parking facilities available when working in our office locations.

Apply today to find out more!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you possess the relevant experience required for the role?
• What is your earliest available start date?

Licence/Certification:

• UK manual drivers' licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person