UAS Manager

UAS Manager, London

• We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
• Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial
• services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional
• client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation
• to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
• As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep
• geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property,
• manufacturing, utilities, and natural-environment projects through world-class data
• capture, verification, and governance.

Position Overview

• 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.

What You Will Do

Project Planning & Execution

• 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.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, train, and mentor UAV operators and data analysts.
• Promote a strong safety culture and apply lessons learned from incidents.

Technology & Innovation

• 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.

Client Relationship Management

• 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.

Business Development

• 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.

Strategic Growth

• Discover and implement innovative technologies for competitive advantage.
• Foster partnerships and initiatives to position Murphy Geospatial as a market

leader in UAV deliverables.

What You Will Bring

• 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)

Key Attributes

• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about the UAV/geospatial industry.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and technically aware.
• Strong time and priority management skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of budgets and deadlines.

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative

team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals.
• We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more
• information, see our EEO resources.
• Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may
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Agency Notice

• Please do not contact any employee of Woolpert or its subsidiaries about this requisition.
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• payment.