Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor

Murphy Geospatial; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Geospatial technology access

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Ownership potential

Performance bonus

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial - A Woolpert Company in Cork seeks an Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor to contribute to cross-sectional water surveys, flood model data, and engineering design support. This entry-level role offers outdoor work and exposure to cutting-edge surveying technology.

You will learn field techniques, operate boats or canoes where needed, and collaborate with a regional team on diverse projects across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Previous Surveying experience in a similar role (desired but not essential).
• Ability to work as part of a team and own initiative when required.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• The right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Capturing data used to develop flood models and plan flood relief schemes.
• Operating within and parallel to rivers, streams and lakes.
• Learning and operating the latest survey technology.
• Operating with boats and power canoes.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Resiliency

Job description

Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor, Cork

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 geospatialexpertiseacross Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural-environment projects through world-class data capture, verification, and governance.

Position Overview

Due to continued business growth, we are currently recruiting Assistant Hydrographical Surveyors to join our Special Engineering Services division. This is a great entry level opportunity for someone who thrives operating outdoors. The role will involve surveying cross sections through bodies of water, flood plains, structures, and bathymetric levels in a wide variety of scenarios nationwide, for the purpose of engineering design works. The role will offer the opportunity to upskill successful applicants through working with a variety of survey techniques in conjunction with the latest surveying and engineering technology, while operating within the expeditious Geospatial industry.

What You Will Do

• Capturing data used to develop flood models and plan flood relief schemes.
• Operating within and parallel to rivers, streams and lakes.
• Learning and operating the latest survey technology.
• Operating with boats and power canoes.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What You Will Bring

• Previous Surveying experience in a similar role (desired but not essential).
• Ability to work as part of a team and own initiative when required.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• The right to work in Ireland.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem solving & leadership skills.
• Resiliency.

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

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.

Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may contact [e-mail].