Assistant Geospatial Engineer

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects across the UK?
Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes?
Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?
Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!

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 through design, construction and inuse 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 a Assistant Geospatial Engineer to join our Geospatial Engineering Department on a permanent basis. This role, based in London is the perfect opportunity to kickstart 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 survey 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.

To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee of Murphy Geospatial about this requisition. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Murphy Geospatial’s application process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.