Senior Geospatial Engineer – Field & UAS Lead

Galliford Try Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programme

Training and development

Agile working

Private medical options

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Senior Geospatial Engineer to join our Environment team. Based in Annesley with frequent regional site travel, you will deliver accurate geospatial data to support infrastructure and environmental projects.

You will perform topographic, boundary and utility surveys using industry-standard instrumentation and software. The role requires strong field experience, ability to lead junior staff, and competence in GNSS, Level/EDM, and UAS operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret data and drawings.
• Confident with standard geospatial data capture techniques and ability to use Level and EDM with knowledge of GPS preferred.
• Flexible attitude to work.

Responsibilities

• Establish engineering control and perform data capture activities using geospatial, GNSS and traditional methods.
• Oversee Geospatial and Assistant Geospatial Engineers
• Be responsible as a Remote Pilot for any UAS operation under your control, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.
• Assist in operational maintenance and conducting regular inspections on the geospatial equipment.
• Complete diary sheets along with any photographic evidence as required.
• Undertake material reconciliations using DTM software.
• Ensure all surveying equipment is calibrated.
• Carry out as-built surveys on complete works and drawings.
• Produce 2D and 3D site drawings.
• Assist in maintaining quality records for data capture, ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with the client’s specifications.
• Assist in basic planning, monitoring and programming.
• Assist in mentoring junior and graduate engineers as required.
• Identify/assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations.
• Ensure all company property under your control is taken care of and stored securely when not in use.
• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.

Skills

Geospatial data capture

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Flexibility

Tools

GPS equipment

DTM software

Survey instruments

UAS software

Job description

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Senior Geospatial Engineer to join our Environment team. Based in Annesley with frequent regional site travel, you will deliver accurate geospatial data to support infrastructure and environmental projects.

You will perform topographic, boundary and utility surveys using industry-standard instrumentation and software. The role requires strong field experience, ability to lead junior staff, and competence in GNSS, Level/EDM, and UAS operations.