Assistant Geospatial Engineer

About Us

Murphy Geospatial is part of Woolpert, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and over 60 offices on five continents. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm and has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications. Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data, enabling our clients to make informed decisions across the project lifecycle. Proven geospatial solutions are delivered through design, construction and in‑use phases of projects across six key sectors: Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, Property and Natural Environment. Founded in 1983, our highly developed workflows have been refined through the delivery of over 27,000 projects over 40 years. The Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert union enables numerous career growth and training opportunities within the business.

The Opportunity

Due to continued business growth, we are currently recruiting an Assistant Geospatial Engineer to join our Geospatial Engineering Department on a permanent basis. This role, based in London, is the perfect opportunity to kick‑start your career, contributing to high‑profile projects while working alongside senior geospatial engineers. You’ll apply and expand your expertise in construction and surveying, learning from industry experts and gaining valuable insights. This role offers tremendous professional growth and the chance to shape cutting‑edge solutions on impactful projects.

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Setting out for different trades in construction.
• Ability to understand and complete survey capture and control works.
• Prepare and analyse data for set‑out.
• Utilise modern survey methods and devices such as Total Stations, GNSS, UAV, HDS, imaging tools, GPS, Data Collectors.
• Record surveying information accurately and consistently on site to the agreed specification and scope.
• Perform detailed field and office surveying work.
• Utilisation of post‑processing software such as AutoCAD, StarNet and BRICSCAD.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

Requirements of the role

• Have relevant qualifications (Surveying, Geomatics or Engineering) and/or 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of the principles and practices of surveying and geospatial engineering, especially control networks.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Understand scopes of work and project requirements.
• Have strong knowledge of current CAD technology.
• Experience working in infrastructure and construction.
• Experience with HD Laser Scanning technology and software (desired but not essential).
• Experience with machine control (desired but not essential).
• Possess a full clean UK/International Drivers’ licence.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• Possess a CSCS card or be prepared to start the process.
• The right to work in the UK.

What key attributes do I need?

• Ability to work on your own initiative and to develop new applications and projects, as well as working within an existing team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads and achieve critical deadlines.
• Willingness to develop skills and knowledgebase.
• A flexible, positive attitude towards work and be a team player.
• Enthusiastic and structured approach to planning with good problem‑solving abilities.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive basic package plus benefits.
• Company Vehicle/Car Allowance – Role dependent.
• Access to company Healthcare/Dental Scheme after 6 months’ service.
• Allowance payments when working away.
• Education assistance and career development.
• Access to auto‑enrolment Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid working opportunities – Role dependent.
• Annual salary review.
• Referral Bonus.
• Early Friday finish.
• Service Awards.
• Profit Sharing Scheme eligibility.
• Death in Service Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Relocation support (Role dependent).
• Companywide Social Events.

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. Murphy Geospatial are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and relevant life experiences to apply to our vacancies.