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 seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as Head of our Digital Engineering Department. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the department. As the Head of Department for Digital Engineering, you will drive business development, manage teams, and ensure successful delivery of digital engineering projects. You will play a key role in transforming the digital engineering landscape of the company while maintaining the high standards and quality that Murphy Geospatial is known for.
Reporting to the relevant Directors, the successful candidate will be based out of our Watford office, with the option for hybrid working.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN MY NEW ROLE?

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of laser scanning surveyors, BIM/CAD technicians, and digital experts within the Digital Engineering Department.
• Take a leadership role in cascading the company’s culture, mission, and values throughout the department
• Manage successful delivery of digital engineering projects, ensuring proper scope, timelines, and client engagement from start to invoicing.
• Allocate resources efficiently, address issues, and optimize the estimating strategy.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, generating future opportunities.
• Identify sales opportunities by establishing contacts with potential clients within the target market leading to the development of a pipeline of new opportunities that meet with the business strategy and expand the digital engineering services offered by the department. (e.g cross selling)
• Oversee subcontractor projects, approving invoicing and maintaining efficiency.
• Lead the team by providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuously exploring new digital engineering solutions to improve processes, reduce costs, and drive efficiency.
• Support project planning, ensuring resources are effectively utilized and schedules are met.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safety-conscious work environment.
• Monitor financial performance, manage KPIs, and create annual budgets for the department.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• Ability to work out of our Watford office
• Possess a strong background in digital engineering, surveying, or related fields, with a deep understanding of digital construction processes and technologies.
• Degree in surveying (or related field), Master’s degree beneficial
• Health, Safety and Environmental Training – SPA, RAMS, lone working etc
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, managing teams and delivering complex digital engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of digital engineering tools and systems, including BIM, Laser Scanning, 3D modeling, and related technologies.
• Valid UK manual drivers’ licenceAbility to travel nationwide when required