Head of Department - Digital Engineering
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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 in‑use 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 a Head of Department to lead our Digital Engineering team in Ireland.
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 you be doing in my new role?
Develop and implement departmental strategy aligned with company objectives
Set clear goals and track performance against financial and operational targets
Oversee departmental budget, including sales targets and cost control
Lead research and adoption of new software and equipment
Create and manage sales and marketing plans to support growth
Sales & Business Development
Build and maintain relationships with key clients to support repeat business and long‑term partnerships
Identify new business opportunities
Prepare and review technical and commercial proposals aligned with client needs and operational capabilities
Ensure proposals meet internal pricing, compliance, and delivery standards
Lead dispute resolution and apply lessons learned to improve future delivery
Maintain client engagement throughout project delivery
People Management
Maintain regular communications with the team to ensure project plans are progressing to schedule and problems are being resolved as they arise
Provide training and guidance to the team in exercising their roles and responsibilities
Support human resource processes within the department around recruitment, performance management, employee relations etc.
Provide input into performance appraisals and final sign‑off on remuneration agreements
Quality, Health & Safety
Promote positive engagement into the use and development of Quality Systems
Ensure compliance with all regulations and internal policies
Promote a safety culture and ensure any learnings from near misses or accidents are implemented
Participate on the safety committee
Work closely with external clients and employees with regards to various projects, reporting requirements and maintenance of required documentation
General
Facilitate 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 managers
Provide input and support to other departments as they seek to implement improvements that will benefit the Company
Support billing, cash collection, and risk management processes
Ensure legal and contractual compliance, including awareness of Irish law
Requirements of the role
7+ years of geospatial and engineering management experience
Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards and BIM procedures
Proven experience in performance, sales and operations management
Hold a full IRE driving licence
Skills that enable collaboration and communication, including the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
Strong policy writing and strategic planning experience
Work effectively with all levels of management and employees, showing respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving and honest communication
Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions
Ability to communicate technical information effectively
Strong working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, CDEs, and digital workflows
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
Good understanding of construction processes and sequencing
Right to work in Ireland
Degree in Geomatics, Engineering, or related field
Key Attributes
Strong leadership and decision‑making skills
Proven ability to manage and develop high‑performing teams
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent time and priority management
Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
Results‑oriented with a proactive, self‑driven approach
Why 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Agency Notice
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.
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