UAV Processor

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects across 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.

The Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for a UAV Processor to join our Survey & UAV Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in processing topographical survey data, using a broad range of geospatial software and workflows. You will play a key role in transforming UAV-collected data into high-quality outputs for some of the most innovative projects in the industry. Reporting directly to the UAV Manager, you will be working at the forefront of geospatial technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Processing topographical surveys using a wide range of software including but not limited to; Autocad, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Centre, Agisoft, Pix4D, QGIS, ArcGIS, MicroStation


• Coordinating and communicating with field teams.


• Following established standard practices and workflows


• Drafting reports for projects in cooperation with other members of the Survey & UAV department


• Any other duties as required by the business.

Requirements of the role:

• Background in engineering, geographical surveying, construction or property.


• Knowledge of the basic of the photogrammetry


• Previous experience processing UAV feed based on GCPs including photogrammetry and Lidar approach


• Excellent data processing, interpretation, report writing and communications skills.


• Have a good working knowledge of the engineering, surveying and UAV industries.


• Third level qualification (NFQ Level 8 or above) in Geomatics, Engineering or similar field (desired but not essential).


• Possess the right to work in Ireland.

What key attributes do I need?

• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as working within an existing team


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• An ambition to learn and develop


• A flexible, positive attitude towards work and be a team player


• Strong organisational and time management skills

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive basic package plus benefits  


• Company Vehicle/Car Allowance – Role dependent  


• Allowance payments when working away 


• Education assistance and career development  


• Access to a pension scheme which includes company contribution after 1 years' service 


• Hybrid working opportunities – Role dependent 


• Annual salary review 


• Early Friday finish 


• Service Awards 


• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.  


• Death in Service scheme  


• Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing  


• Cycle to work scheme 


• Relocation support (Role Dependant)  


• Companywide Social Events  

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.

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.