Engineering Surveyor

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Remote Pilot Surveyor – Murphy Applied Engineering

Murphy Applied Engineering is recruiting a forward thinking UAS Remote Pilot Surveyor to join our growing Digital Geomatics function, based from Hemel Hempstead.

This role is perfect for a UAV specialist with a solid survey background who is excited about developing into broader digital engineering, machine control, and advanced data processing disciplines. Our teams deliver innovative, multi disciplinary digital solutions across the Murphy business, and this role is central to shaping how we capture, process and use aerial data to support intelligent project delivery.

A day in the life of a Murphy UAS Remote Pilot Surveyor
You will support our projects nationwide, delivering high quality aerial survey data and integrating it seamlessly into our digital engineering processes. Your day may include:

• Plan and deliver UAS aerial surveys (photogrammetry and LiDAR), including GSD/point density definition, flight planning and field operations. 


• Conduct airspace assessments, hazard analysis, and prepare RAMS and emergency procedures compliant with CAP722 and UK UAS regulations. 


• Deploy and survey RTK/Network RTK GCPs and independent check points to ensure survey grade accuracy. 


• Execute PPK/RTK positioning workflows, including trajectory processing and validation. 


• Operate UAS platforms with RGB and LiDAR payloads and configure all sensor settings to meet survey specifications. 


• Process photogrammetry and LiDAR datasets to generate orthomosaics, DSM/DTM, classified point clouds and volumetric surfaces. 


• Perform detailed quality control on imagery, GNSS data, point clouds and surface models to ensure compliance with project specifications. 


• Support data delivery and hosting through Propeller, ArcGIS Online, or project-specific platforms.

 And importantly…
You will play a key part in integrating UAS outputs into our digital engineering and machine control workflows, including learning how:

• UAS surfaces feed into earthworks models and cut/fill analysis. 


• Survey data is converted into machine control-ready datasets (e.g., for dozers, excavators, and intelligent compaction).


• Digital terrain and point cloud data support progress reporting, construction verification, and automated digital workflows.


• We are specifically looking for someone motivated to expand beyond flying and processing, and who wants to become a specialist in digital data processing, modelling and automation across the full Geomatics lifecycle.

Still interested, does this sound like you?
You’re a practically minded, detail driven surveyor with a passion for aerial data and digital engineering. You enjoy solving technical problems, exploring new ideas and working collaboratively. Ideally, you bring:

• Technical & Operational Skills


• Minimum 2 years’ commercial UAS survey experience in infrastructure, construction or civil engineering.


• Strong background in surveying, GNSS workflows, GCP networks and accuracy assurance


• Proficiency in photogrammetry (SfM), LiDAR point cloud processing, and surface model generation.


• Familiarity with earthworks and machine control workflows (Civil 3D, N4CE beneficial).


• Confidence hosting deliverables (Propeller, ArcGIS Online etc.).

Digital Skills – Bonus if you have them:

• Strong data processing capability and willingness to upskill into advanced digital workflows. 


• Experience using: AutoCAD, N4CE, Register360, QGIS, TBC, Hexagon Infinity. 


• Interest in (or experience with) Python or scripting to automate processing and reporting. 


• Desire to learn machine control model generation, digital terrain modelling and earthworks integration.

Regulatory Requirements:

• CAA GVC (Required).


• Experience operating in congested/controlled airspace and understanding airspace authorisation procedures.


• Awareness of electronic conspicuity, geo awareness and Remote ID requirements.

Personal Attibutes:

• Curious mindset with a desire to learn new technologies. 


• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly. 


• Comfortable working with autonomy while supporting a collaborative team environment


• Passionate about improving digital workflows and pushing boundaries

What’s in it for you?
All the core Murphy benefits such as:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)


• Discretionary bonus and annual pay review


• Industry leading pension scheme


• Life assurance, health screening, enhanced sick pay


• Maternity/paternity enhancements and wedding bonus


• Subsidised canteens in key locations


• Continued investment in professional development and specialist training


• Retail discounts, gym membership savings, cycle-to-work scheme


• And much more — because there’s always #MoreToMurphy

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK