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We are seeking an experienced UAS Manager to lead and develop our UAV services across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a geospatial professional to play a strategic role in shaping UAV operations, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high quality survey projects. You will oversee all stages of UAV projects, from planning to completion, while managing a dedicated team of UAV operators and data processors.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, schedule, and deliver UAV survey projects in line with client requirements, budgets, and timelines
Manage UAV resources including equipment, personnel, and software
Ensure quality and safety standards are met across all projects
Lead, train, and mentor UAV operators and data analysts
Promote a strong safety culture and apply lessons learned from incidents
Keep up to date with UAV technologies, sensors, and processing software
Advise on platform and sensor selection for projects
Review and optimise workflows to improve efficiency and outputs
Build and maintain trust with clients through technical expertise
Ensure deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and align with Murphy Geospatial's vision and values
Support and implement the 'Geo-Cert' platform
Provide guidance on geospatial best practice and methodology
Identify and pursue new UAV project opportunities to expand service offerings
Collaborate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners to secure and grow business
Contribute to the development of proposals, tenders, and marketing initiatives for UAV services
Discover and implement innovative technologies for competitive advantage
Foster partnerships and initiatives to position Murphy Geospatial as a market leader in UAV deliverables
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering or similar
Minimum 3+ years' experience in the geospatial/surveying industry
Current CAA GVC certification and recent UAV flying hours
Detailed understanding of UAV software platforms, such as planning, flying and processing packages
Proven UAV project management experience, including client engagement
Strong knowledge of UAV technology, sensors, and processing software
Extensive commercial UAV flying experience
Experience working with National Highways and Network Rail
Full clean UK manual driving licence
Willingness to travel to project sites
Right to work in the UK
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Membership to appropriate institution (Desirable)
Nice to have:
Membership to appropriate institution
What we offer:
Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
Access to cutting-edge geospatial technology and industry-leading tools
Flexible working options designed to support work-life balance
Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm
Performance-related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution