Technical Skills Development Manager

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.

Shape the future of Geospatial Technical Excellence with us.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Skills Development Manager to join our Operations Development Function (PMO) on a permanent basis. In this high‑impact role, you will shape the technical capability of our geospatial teams—strengthening standards, developing training pathways, and ensuring our people remain at the forefront of geospatial innovation.

This is a hybrid position offering flexibility to work from home or your nearest regional office, with periodic travel across the UK, Ireland, and Europe for team development, capability assessments, and on‑site technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Set-out and implement an effective geospatial training and development strategy to close skills gaps, strengthen technical capabilities and align to business needs.


• Collaborate with the geospatial departments to develop industry leading technical training and development programmes.


• Work with Project Managers of major strategic projects to ensure the required technical capabilities and structures are in place to deliver effectively and efficiently.


• Travel to regional offices and project locations (Europe wide) to undertake on site project reviews, capability assessments and training.


• In areas of expertise, deliver geospatial survey training, also developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.


• Collaborate with the HR team on the wider learning and development strategy, systems and initiatives.


• Support the implementation of an effective mentorship development scheme.


• Promoting and mentoring staff through accredited survey schemes (CICES/RICS/SCSI).


• Keep up to date with developments in geospatial technologies and training practises.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience training, mentoring, and developing geospatial surveyors or processors


• Strong technical understanding across multiple geospatial disciplines


• Excellent project management and organisational skills


• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities


• Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland, and Europe as required


• Full right to work in the UK or Ireland

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about developing others and supporting technical excellence


• Strong technical competence and credibility


• Results‑oriented, with a proactive and practical approach


• Continuous improvement mindset


• Clear, confident communicator with strong writing and presentation skills


• Highly organised and detail‑driven

What We Offer

Joining Murphy Geospatial means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative, and growing organisation where your technical expertise can make a real impact. We offer:

• A role with influence – the opportunity to shape technical standards, workflows, and future geospatial capabilities across the entire business.


• Access to advanced technologies – work with cutting‑edge geospatial tools, platforms, and methods as part of a company committed to continuous innovation.


• Flexible work arrangements – hybrid working options with the ability to work from home or your nearest regional office.


• A collaborative culture – join a forward‑thinking Operations team that thrives on shared problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.


• Competitive compensation package – aligned with your experience and the seniority of the role.

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.