UAS Surveyor & Digital Geomatics Engineer

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a UAS Remote Pilot Surveyor to support projects nationwide in the UK. You will plan and deliver aerial surveys (photogrammetry and LiDAR), set flight plans, and ensure survey-grade results integrated into our digital engineering processes.

You will conduct airspace assessments, RAMS, and work with RTK/PPK workflows, GCPs, and independent check points to meet project specs. The role involves QC of imagery and point clouds and contributing to machine-control workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering UAS aerial surveys (photogrammetry and LiDAR).
• Familiarity with CAP722 and UK UAS regulations and RAMS procedures.
• Ability to process photogrammetry and LiDAR data into orthomosaics, DSM/DTM and classified point clouds.
• Ability to integrate UAS outputs into digital engineering workflows and machine control datasets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver UAS aerial surveys (photogrammetry and LiDAR).
• Conduct airspace assessments, hazard analysis, and RAMS in line with CAP722 and UK UAS regulations.
• Deploy and survey GCPs/RTK for survey-grade accuracy; execute PPK/RTK workflows.
• Process datasets to generate orthomosaics, DSM/DTM and point clouds; perform QC.

Skills

UAS operations

Flight planning

Photogrammetry & LiDAR

GCP/RTK/PPK workflows

Quality control

Propeller

ArcGIS Online

Tools

Propeller

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Murphy is seeking a UAS Remote Pilot Surveyor to support projects nationwide in the UK. You will plan and deliver aerial surveys (photogrammetry and LiDAR), set flight plans, and ensure survey-grade results integrated into our digital engineering processes.

You will conduct airspace assessments, RAMS, and work with RTK/PPK workflows, GCPs, and independent check points to meet project specs. The role involves QC of imagery and point clouds and contributing to machine-control workflows.