Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects across the UK and Europe?
Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes?
Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?
Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you
About Us
Murphy Geospatial is part of Woolpert, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and over 60 offices on five continents. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm and has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications.
Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data, enabling our clients to make informed decisions across the project lifecycle. Proven geospatial solutions through design, construction and inuse phases of projects across six key sectors; Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, Property and Natural Environment.
Founded in 1983, our highly developed workflows have been refined through the delivery of over 27,000 projects over 40 years. The Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert union enables numerous career growth and training opportunities within the business.
Summary:
Murphy Geospatial is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Department to lead and elevate one of our most cutting edge and client facing, technologically advanced teams. This is not just a managerial role, it's a client-facing leadership opportunity for someone deeply passionate about geospatial technologies, UAV and mobile mapping solutions, and delivering measurable value to high profile clients.
We're looking for someone with strong technical roots in GIS & Geospatial Surveying, who also brings a natural flair for leadership, outbound client relationship building, and solution selling. You'll be empowered to innovate, connect directly with clients, lead strategic project delivery, and grow our commercial footprint.
What You'll Do:
Leadership & Strategic Direction
* Lead, coach, and mentor a growing team of geospatial surveyors, UAV specialists, processors, and assistants.
* Drive performance, culture, and growth across the department while championing innovation and operational excellence.
* Align department goals with company vision and emerging trends in the geospatial, mobile mapping, GIS and UAV markets.
Client Engagement & Business Development
* Act as the face of the department, confidently managing face-to-face client meetings, project consultations, and ongoing relationships.
* Partner with the sales and estimating teams to provide technical insights lead outbound engagement and account development and shape winning proposals.
* Represent the department at industry events and client briefings, acting as a thought leader and trusted technical and commercial advisor.
Technical & Project Oversight
* Guide the use of modern technologies such as Mobile Mapping, UAV with LiDAR to deliver exceptional project outcomes.
* Oversee all technical and field operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and innovation are at the core of delivery.
* Solve complex project and client challenges with speed and accuracy.
* Promote cross-functional collaboration with other departments to deliver multi-disciplinary solutions
Commercial & Operational Excellence
* Own department budget, forecasts, and KPIs, ensuring accurate reporting and profitability.
* Drive efficiencies in field and office operations to enhance scalability and profitability.
* Ensure robust health and safety compliance and best practices across all active projects.
What You'll Bring:
* 10+ years' experience leading high-performing teams within GIS, Geospatial Surveying, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a client-facing leadership or departmental head role.
* Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to spot opportunities, drive value, and influence stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success in building and growing client relationships particularly in infrastructure, energy, or public sector delivery.
* Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, GIS and Remote Sensing, Civil Engineering, or similar.
* Full, valid EU/Irish driving licence required.
What You'll Get:
* A high impact leadership role at the forefront in one of Europe's leading geospatial innovation companies.
* Direct access to cutting-edge platforms (UAVs, Mobile Mapping, Laser Scanning, LiDAR).
* A culture built on autonomy, ownership, and operational excellence.
* The opportunity to shape your team, your market, and the future of our industry.
* Competitive package: salary, company vehicle, pension scheme, sick pay, and benefits.
Why Murphy Geospatial?
* Market Leadership: We're trusted by leading infrastructure, energy, transport, utility clients across Europe.
* Growth & Development: Join us during a phase of significant European expansion and digital transformation
* Innovative Culture: We lead with tech, and we back our people with the tools to thrive.
* Collaborative & Supportive: We believe in mentorship, progression, and team success.
Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy
Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed, leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.
Murphy Geospatial are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and relevant life experiences to apply to our vacancies.
To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee of Murphy Geospatial about this requisition. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Murphy Geospatial's application process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.