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, Europe and the US?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 youAbout UsMurphy 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.The Opportunity:We are currently seeking aHead of Departmentto lead ourDigital Engineeringteam inIreland. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional with a strong background in Digital Engineering operations and a passion for driving sales growth.The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, leadership experience, and a proven ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities within the digital engineering landscape.What will in be doing in my new role?Department StrategyDevelop and implement departmental strategy aligned with company objectivesSet clear goals and track performance against financial and operational targetsOversee departmental budget, including sales targets and cost controlLead research and adoption of new software and equipmentCreate and manage sales and marketing plans to support growthSales & Business DevelopmentBuild and maintain relationships with key clients to support repeat business and long-term partnershipsIdentify new business opportunitiesPrepare and review technical and commercial proposals aligned with client needs and operational capabilitiesEnsure proposals meet internal pricing, compliance, and delivery standardsLead dispute resolution and apply lessons learned to improve future deliveryMaintain client engagement throughout project deliveryPeople ManagementMaintain regular communications with the team to ensure project plans are progressing to schedule and problems are being resolved as they ariseProvide training and guidance to the team in exercising their roles and responsibilitiesSupport human resource processes within the department around recruitment, performance management, employee relations etc.Provide Input into performance appraisals and final sign off on remuneration agreementsQuality, Health & SafetyPromote positive engagement into the use and development of Quality SystemsEnsure compliance with all regulations and internal policiesPromote a safety culture and ensure any learnings from near misses or accidents are implementedParticipate on the safety committeeWork closely with external clients and employees with regards various projects, reporting requirements and maintenance of required documentationGeneralFacilitate business growth by working together with clients as well as business partners (suppliers, subcontractors, JV partners, technology providers, etc.).Support organisational change initiatives as they are rolled out across the business with department managersProvide input and support to other departments as they seek to implement improvements that will benefit the CompanySupport billing, cash collection, and risk management processesEnsure legal and contractual compliance, including awareness of Irish lawRequirements of the role:7+ years of geospatial and engineering management experienceKnowledge of ISO 19650 standards and BIM proceduresProven experience in performance, sales and operations managementExcellent commercial awarenessHold a full IRE driving licenceSkills that enable collaboration and communication, including the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft ProjectStrong policy writing and strategic planning experienceWork effectively with all levels of management and employees, showing respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving and honest communicationBuild trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditionsAbility to communicate technical information effectivelyStrong working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, CDEs, and digital workflowsComfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Good understanding of construction processes and sequencingRight to work in IrelandDegree in Geomatics, Engineering, or related fieldWhat key attributes do I need?Strong leadership and decision-making skillsProven ability to manage and develop high-performing teamsEffective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skillsExcellent time and priority managementCommercial awareness and strategic thinkingResults-oriented with a proactive, self-driven approachWhy build your career with Murphy Geospatial?Widely Recognised: We are widely recognised as one of the most experienced, professional, innovative, and technologically proficient surveying companies today.Cutting Edge Technologies : we use only the very latest technological equipment.Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management who are always eager to help each other.Equality & Opportunity: We are fully committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in our employment practices.Breadth of Experience: We branch across all sectors of industry giving our staff opportunities to gain a broad base of knowledge and experience.Learning & Growth: We support and develop our people to enhance their technical and personal competencies towards the achievement of their ambitions.Exclusive Clients: We are proud to work with a broad spectrum of exclusive clients.Murphy Geospatial HR PhilosophyOur 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.