At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and execute UAV missions for high-res aerial imagery and geospatial data.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the Civil Engineering sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and employee support programme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and career growth across multiple sites.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of drone technology and make a real impact on projects.
- Qualifications: GVC Licence and drone flying experience; construction knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 39500 - 39500 £ per year.
PSR Solutions are working with a market leading client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Technical Assistant/UAV Pilot to join their team on a permanent basis.
Technical Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:
- Planning and executing UAV survey missions to capture high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial data for land surveying, construction and infrastructure projects.
- Conduct pre-flight planning, risk assessments and equipment inspections to ensure safe and compliant drone operations.
- Operate RTK/PPK-enabled drones to collect accurate topographic, volumetric and mapping data.
- Establish ground control points to improve survey accuracy and validate collected data.
- Process aerial imagery using photogrammetry software to generate orthomosaics, digital elevation models, digital surface models and 3D point clouds.
- Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to deliver accurate geospatial information, supporting project-planning and decision-making.
- Maintain detailed flight logs, maintenance records and operational documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, company procedures and health and safety standards during all UAV operations.
- Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates and calibration of UAVs, GNSS equipment and associated survey instruments.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on collected survey data to ensure accuracy, completion and consistency ahead of any final submission.
- Assist with site reconnaissance, project planning, and survey control establishment to optimise data collection efficiency.
Technical Assistant Requirements:
- GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) Licence.
- Previous experience in flying drones.
- Construction experience is desirable but not essential.
- Have a full, UK, clean driving licence (Travel across sites is required).
Technical Assistant Benefits:
- Salary - £37,000 - £42,000 DOE.
- Covering multiple sites across the Midlands and Oxford Region.
- Hours: 07:30am to 17:00pm.
- 23 days plus bank holidays, with additional holiday based on service.
- Company Pension scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay.
- Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are interested in this Technical Assistant role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions.
We think you need these skills to ace Technical Assistant / UAV Pilot in Bicester
UAV Operation
Pre-flight Planning
Risk Assessment
Equipment Inspection
RTK/PPK Drone Operation
Geospatial Data Collection
Photogrammetry Software
