Surveyor - Special Projects

Join a leader in Geospatial innovation.

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, we deliver world‑class surveying and geospatial solutions that empower clients to make informed decisions. With decades of expertise and a commitment to excellence, we work on some of the most exciting and complex projects across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

Join a specialist team delivering precision and innovation on mission‑critical projects.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Surveyor to join our Special Projects department, based in Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a high‑profile, large‑scale semiconductor project within a mission‑critical environment where accuracy, innovation, and problem‑solving are essential. You will gain hands-on exposure to cutting‑edge surveying technology, workflows, and digital engineering tools within a rapidly evolving industry.

You will work closely with a supportive and highly skilled team of professionals, reporting to the Geospatial Manager, and will operate primarily from our Leixlip/Dublin office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and alongside a team of surveyors across a variety of field‑based surveying activities using advanced equipment and technologies, including:
  
  
  
  • Total stations, Reality Capture scanners, GNSS/GPS equipment, and other modern survey devices
  
  
  • Establishing survey controls, setting out gridlines, levelling, traversing, and scanning using the latest Leica technology
  
  
  
  


• Accurately record surveying data on-site in line with project specifications, quality standards, and scope


• Assist with both field and office‑based surveying assignments


• Ensure all survey equipment is maintained, calibrated, and kept in optimal condition


• Work in accordance with company policies, safety practices, and established standards


• Perform additional duties as required by the business

Role Requirements

• Must be self-sufficient in terms of travel to and from the workplace


• Safe Pass certified


• A minimum of 3 year’s survey experience
  
  
  
  • Ability to understand construction drawings and prepare files for setout in the field
  
  
  • AutoCAD experience is desirable but not essential
  
  
  • Ability to work as both part of a team and in lone-working situations occasionally
  
  
  • Understanding of survey control traversing and analysis (desirable but not essential)
  
  
  
  


• Proficient in spoken and written English


• Degree in survey related field (desirable but not essential)


• Full EU/ Irish Drivers’ license (desirable but not essential)


• Willing and able to work overtime when required


• Willingness and ability to travel and work across Europe as needed, subject to the achievement of specific career development milestones

Key Attributes

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team


• Commitment to high standards and confidence in delivering quality work


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Willingness to mentor junior or assistant‑level colleagues


• Strong problem‑solving and leadership skills


• Ability to remain calm and productive under pressure

What We Offer

Joining Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative, and growing organisation where your technical expertise can make a real impact.

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience


• Clear career progression pathways, supported by structured training and development


• Opportunities to work with state‑of‑the‑art geospatial technology, including the latest in Reality Capture and digital workflows


• Exposure to high‑profile, large‑scale engineering and construction projects


• A supportive, collaborative team environment with access to industry-leading expertise


• Commitment to employee wellbeing, work–life balance, and a positive working culture


• Opportunities for European travel and involvement in international projects (subject to role readiness)


• Being part of a growing, forward‑thinking company with global reach through our partnership with Woolpert

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.