Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company

Technical Development Manager

Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

CloudIoT

About the role

  • Collaborate with the survey department technical team members to source, develop, test and implement improved geospatial technologies and workflows effectively into the business.
  • Chair and coordinate various technical committees tasked with implementing improved technical solutions in strategic areas of the business.
  • Effectively project manage and deliver technical development projects.
  • Align best practise technical standards across the business.
  • Work closely with the companies Geospatial Consultants to understand client requirements and pain points to ensure technical development projects align.
  • Keep abreast of new geospatial technological and industry advancements to ensure the company continues to lead the way.
  • Identify capability gaps and work with key stakeholders to set out the steps required to improve.
  • Provide technical support and consultancy on external client projects.
  • Accelerate the implementation and adoption of new advanced technologies (AI/ML etc).
  • Support the technical training, upskilling and mentoring of employees.
  • Collaborate with the Operations team on their projects to drive a continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

  • Proven experience and expertise working with a variety of geospatial technology and techniques (field and office), delivering complex projects with advanced solutions.
  • Example areas of expertise could include Lidar & Point Cloud, Photogrammetry, UAV, Mobile Mapping, BIM, GIS, Digital Twin, IOT, Subsurface, Geospatial Data Analysis & Analytics, AI/ML, High Precision Control Networks etc.
  • Experience in implementing new innovative/improved geospatial tech solutions.
  • Strong project management / organisational skills.
  • Full rights to work in the UK.
  • Strong stakeholder management / communication skills.
  • Programming knowledge/experience (desirable).
Benefits
  • A role with influence – the opportunity to shape technical standards, workflows, and future geospatial capabilities across the entire business.
  • Access to advanced technologies – work with cutting‑edge geospatial tools, platforms, and methods as part of a company committed to continuous innovation.
  • Flexible work arrangements – hybrid working options with the ability to work from home or your nearest regional office.
  • A collaborative culture – join a forward‑thinking Operations team that thrives on shared problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
  • Competitive compensation package – aligned with your experience and the seniority of the role.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
LidarPoint CloudPhotogrammetryUAVMobile MappingBIMGISDigital TwinIOTGeospatial Data Analysis
Soft Skills
project managementorganizational skillsstakeholder managementcommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvement