Senior Building Surveyor (Drone & Digital Surveys)

CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in asset management is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to integrate drone technology into building surveying. Based in Cardiff, Birmingham, or Bristol, you will operate drones for technical inspections and manage data acquisition. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in building surveying and drone operations, contributing to the growth of the Aero division in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in unmanned aerial systems operations.
• Knowledge of building surveying techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations for drone operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate drones for technical building surveys and assessments.
• Plan and execute drone flights safely and compliantly.
• Capture aerial data including photography and thermal imaging.

Skills

Drone operation

Building surveying knowledge

Data analysis

Job description

About The Role

Senior Building Surveyor (Drone & Digital Surveys)

Location

Cardiff / Birmingham / Bristol / South East

Currie & Brown, a global leader in construction and physical asset management consultancy, is expanding its UK building surveying team in Cardiff / Birmingham / Bristol / South East.

This is a blended role combining the expertise of a Senior Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Surveyor with that of a Building Surveyor, focusing on the innovative application of drone technology within the built environment. The role encompasses operating drones across diverse settings, including property, land, rail, and renewables, while also applying building surveying knowledge to interpret and utilise the gathered data.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and growing the Aero division working closely with the Aero Director and Chief Pilot on bidding, business development, and service evolution.

Key Responsibilities

Drone Operations & Data Acquisition

• Operate drones to undertake technical building surveys, inspections, and assessments.
• Plan and execute drone flights, ensuring safety and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Capture a variety of aerial data, including photography, videography, photogrammetry, thermal imaging (including electronic leak detection), LiDAR, and GNSS survey control data.

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