Geospatial Operations Manager — Hybrid/Remote, Ownership Path

Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Cutting-edge tech

Flexible work

Wellbeing

Global partnership

Ownership

Bonuses

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, based in Dublin, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Digital Engineering department. The role focuses on resource planning, project coordination, and client interface across geospatial projects in Ireland.

The ideal candidate has senior operational or project management experience in surveying/geospatial, strong planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple teams while maintaining QA and delivery standards. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent 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 (infrastructure, mission-critical).
• Experience with resource planning and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage resource allocation with short- and medium-term forecasting.
• Coordinate handover from site to final deliverables with project team.
• Act as a key client interface ensuring clear communication and program alignment.
• Ensure efficient mobilisation of site teams, including RAMS, logistics and compliance.
• Support and enforce QA processes to meet specifications and client standards.
• Enable operational teams to perform efficiently through planning and problem solving.
• Support continuous improvement of planning, QA and delivery workflows.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and development of survey staff.
• Line manage and mentor team members.
• Undertake survey and inspection activities to support delivery.

Skills

Resource planning

Leadership / line management

Client relationship management

Multi-project coordination

Survey workflows understanding

Education

Degree in Surveying/Geospatial or related

Tools

CAD/BIM

Job description

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, based in Dublin, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Digital Engineering department. The role focuses on resource planning, project coordination, and client interface across geospatial projects in Ireland.

The ideal candidate has senior operational or project management experience in surveying/geospatial, strong planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple teams while maintaining QA and delivery standards. Hybrid work options are available.