Geospatial Engineer

Murphy Geospatial; West of England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge geospatial tools

Flexible working options

Global project exposure

Owner opportunity through partnership

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company, is hiring a Geospatial Engineer in Somerset. You will perform high‑precision surveys, support construction verification, and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate outcomes.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, geospatial data processing, and fieldwork across infrastructure projects with travel as required. A strong survey background and willingness to grow within a global geospatial leader are key.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in surveying, geomatics or engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant field experience in geospatial projects.
• Knowledge of control networks and surveying principles.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Understanding of CAD tools and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑precision surveys using Total Stations, GNSS, UAV and related tools.
• Collaborate with site teams to meet survey requirements accurately.
• Post‑process data with AutoCAD, StarNet and BRICSCAD.
• Maintain survey control networks and site control.
• Follow safety, security and quality protocols on site.
• Provide training to junior team members and support project reporting.

Skills

Surveying

Geospatial engineering

Communication

Education

Surveying

Geomatics

Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

StarNet

BRICSCAD

Job description

Geospatial Engineer, Somerset UK

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

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 currently recruiting Geospatial Engineers to join our team in Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to support a high-profile, multi-year construction project where accurate geospatial data, digital workflows and construction verification are central to project delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your surveying expertise in a technically challenging environment, contributing to a nationally significant project. If you’re an experienced surveyor ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to an exciting project within the Geospatial industry, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Deliver high‑precision engineering and setting‑out surveys using a range of equipment, including Total Stations, GNSS, UAV, HDS, imaging tools, GPS, Data Collectors.
• Collaborate with site teams, engineers, and designers to ensure survey requirements are met efficiently and accurately
• Utilisation of post processing software such as AutoCAD, StarNet and BRICSCAD.
• Maintain and manage survey control networks. Grid Line and Site Control, Install and Verification
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with project‑specific safety, security, and quality protocols
• Delivering instructions and training/developments to junior members of the team.
• Support project reporting and documentation in compliance with client and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and analyse data for set‑out for yourself and others
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and various stakeholders, ensuring we deliver projects to exact customer requirements.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What You Will Bring

• Have relevant qualifications (Surveying, Geomatics or Engineering) and/or 3-5 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.
• Possess a full clean UK/ International Manual Drivers’ licence
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• Willing and able to work a rotation‑based pattern of 10 days on and 4 days off.
• Possess a CSCS card or be prepared to start the process
• The right to work in the UK.

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• 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
• Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution

• Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.

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