Geospatial Operations Leader - Hybrid (Dublin)

Murphy Geospatial; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Cutting-edge geospatial tools

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Ownership path

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company is seeking an Operations Manager for our Dublin office to lead Digital Engineering projects and coordinate site-to-deliverable handovers. You will manage resources, mentor survey staff, and partner with clients to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced geospatial environment.

The role requires senior operational or project management experience in surveying/geospatial, with strong knowledge of survey workflows, data capture, CAD/BIM,

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a senior operational or project management role within surveying or geospatial.
• Strong understanding of survey workflows, including data capture, point clouds and downstream deliverables (CAD/BIM).
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams in parallel.
• Familiarity with client environments and standards (e.g. infrastructure, mission-critical).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage resource allocation (staff, subcontractors and equipment) with short- and medium-term forecasting (2–4 weeks ahead).
• Coordinate closely with the project team to ensure smooth handover from site to final deliverables.
• Act as a key client interface, ensuring clear communication, resource planning, programme alignment, and high service quality.
• Ensure efficient mobilisation of site teams, including RAMS, logistics and compliance.
• Support and enforce QA processes, ensuring data meets agreed specifications, tolerances and client standards.
• Enable operational teams to perform efficiently through clear planning, communication and problem solving.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, particularly around planning, QA and delivery workflows.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and development of survey staff.
• Line manage and mentor team members where required.
• Undertake survey and inspection activities where needed to support delivery.

Skills

Operations leadership

Project management

Resource planning

Client liaison

Survey workflows

Education

Degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or related discipline

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company is seeking an Operations Manager for our Dublin office to lead Digital Engineering projects and coordinate site-to-deliverable handovers. You will manage resources, mentor survey staff, and partner with clients to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced geospatial environment.

The role requires senior operational or project management experience in surveying/geospatial, with strong knowledge of survey workflows, data capture, CAD/BIM,