Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes? Are you looking to join a progressive, ambitious company which lives and breathes its values and cultures? Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression? Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!
About Us
Murphy Geospatial is one of the leading Geomatic consultancies in Europe. We believe in the value of verified geospatial data and its use in understanding the natural and built environment around us. We specialise in Geospatial Consultancy, 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, Property Consultancy, Hydrographic Surveys and UAV/Drone Surveys.
Would you like to be part of our winning team?
We are currently recruiting a Unmanned Area Vehicle (UAV) Operator to join our Survey & UAV department based out of Watford, North London. This position exercises considerable latitude in overseeing UAV ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground & flight safety. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, construction or surveying with a keen interest/previous experience in the Operation of UAV’s.
What will I be doing in my new role?
- Detailed aerial topographical surveys and building inspections using the latest drone and photogrammetry technology.
- Operating drones, aerial photography and videography
- Survey data processing from raw data to pointcloud models
- Instruct and help other UAV pilots in ground and flight operations.
- Plan, organise, and execute flight plans with project management team
- Ensure compliance with CAA and all other airspace regulations.
- Conduct demonstrations and participate in operational and experimental ground and flight testing of assigned UAV(s).
- Maintain flight logs, aircraft maintenance and shift reports as part of your role.
- Land surveying (training available) during periods when weather does not permit flying
- Any other duties as required by the business.
What qualifications/ previous experience do I need?
- Extensive UAV flying experience (evidence required)
- Current CAA GVC certification and recent UAV flying hours
- Computer processing software experience developing aerial data (Pix4d/Agisoft)
- Ability to work outdoors under various temperatures and weather conditions.
- Large Scale UAV operations experience (desired but not essential).
- Knowledge of UK airspace regulations with respect to UAVs
- Experience in aerial surveying, spatial data capture and post-processing (desired but not essential).
- Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
- Full clean UK/EU manual driving license
- Visa/Right to work in the UK.
What key attributes do I need?
- Excellent communicator with strong report writing skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team and on own initiative when required.
- Remote working capability and timekeeping when working independently
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive basic package plus benefits
- Company vehicle (Role Dependent)
- Hybrid working
- Companywide Social Events
- Education assistance and career development
- Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing
- Access to a pension scheme which includes company contribution after 1 years' service.
- Death in Service benefit
- Allowance payments when working away.
Why build your career with 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 broad spectrum of exclusive clients.
Murphy Geospatial 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.
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