UAS Manager in London

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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

• 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.

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.
• 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

• 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.

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