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

Geospatials 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
Bachelors 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 youll 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 worklife 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
contact

Agency Notice
Please do not contact any employee of Woolpert or its subsidiaries about this requisition.
Agencies not engaged by the Woolpert Talent Acquisition Team will not be eligible for fee
payment.

Required Experience:

Manager