Survey Operations Manager

We are currently recruiting a Survey Operations Manager to join our team in Manchester. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous surveying and project management experience to work within the expeditious Geospatial industry. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Head of Department and will be based out of our Manchester office. The ideal candidate will have experience in the survey industry, working on a variety of survey services across the board.

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Take overall responsibility for the operations of the department.


• Ensuring efficient scheduling of staff and equipment on projects


• Liaising with clients


• Enabling operational staff to work efficiently


• Checking and delivering of data to clients


• Working closely with the Head of Department to promote and ensure H&S compliance across the team.


• Working closely with the Head of Department, Managing Director and the Finance department to ensure projects are monitored and delivered to budgets.


• Involvement with the recruitment of new staff


• Line managing department staff and projects


• Site/Survey activities as required for project delivery


• Communicate effectively with other departments regarding technical procedures and workflows.


• Assist in training department staff.


• Assist in reviewing quotation requests and tender submissions.
  
  Health, Safety and Environmental Training - SPA, RAMS, lone working etc


• CSCS Card


• Relevant Management Training


• Able to travel nationwide


• Cat B driver's License


• Very good level of English


• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a senior surveyor in their field (proving competency)


• Degree in surveying (or related field), Master's degree beneficial.


What key attributes do I need?

• Able to work on your own initiative and to develop new applications and projects, as well as working within an existing team


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• An ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads and achieve critical deadlines


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


• Enthusiastic and structured approach to planning with good problem-solving abilities


• Proven commercial awareness and ability to create business cases for innovations and improved workflows and efficiencies.
  
  Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes? Are you looking to join a progressive, ambitious company which lives and breathes its values and cultures? Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression? Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!, Murphy Geospatial is one of the leading Geomatic consultancies in Europe. We believe in the value of verified geospatial data and its use in understanding the natural and built environment around us. We specialise in Geospatial Consultancy, Measured Building Surveys, Legal Mapping, Area Measurement, Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D HD Laser Scanning, Topographic Surveys, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Specialist Engineering Services, Subsurface Engineering Services, Geophysical Surveys, Monitoring Solutions, Digital Construction, Property Consultancy, Hydrographic Surveys and UAV/Drone Surveys., 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.


• Competitive basic package plus benefits


• Hybrid working opportunities.


• Relocation support


• Access to company Healthcare/ Dental Scheme after 6 months' service


• Companywide Social Events


• Education assistance and career development


• Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing


• Access to auto enrolment Pension Scheme


• Allowance payments when working away


• Cycle to work scheme, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: From £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Private dental insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


• Relocation assistance


• Sick pay