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Murphy Geospatial

Capture, collate, verify, govern geospatial data

Geospatial/Engineering Surveyor

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
London, UK
In PersonTravel nationwide as required by clients.
Architecture & Civil Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A qualification in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency with Total Stations and GNSS/RTK surveying equipment.
  • Experience undertaking terrestrial laser scanning surveys.
  • A good understanding of survey control, traversing, coordinate systems, datums, and survey accuracy.
  • A strong understanding of field quality assurance and quality control, including the ability to identify missing or potentially inaccurate data before leaving site.
  • Ability to work independently and manage field operations effectively.
  • Experience within construction, infrastructure, or the built environment.
  • The right to work in the United Kingdom.
  • Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by clients.
  • A full clean manual driving licence.
Responsibilities
  • Carry out topographical, engineering, control, and as-built surveys.
  • Use Total Stations, GNSS/RTK equipment, and 3D laser scanning technology.
  • Support engineering surveying and setting-out activities.
  • Establish, maintain, and verify survey control networks, datums, and coordinate systems.
  • Understand point cloud registration and processing workflows sufficiently to ensure data captured on site is suitable for downstream processing.
  • Plan and deliver survey fieldwork to meet project requirements.
  • Capture accurate, high-quality survey data across a range of projects.
  • Collaborate with Geospatial Engineering, CAD, BIM, and Digital Engineering teams.
  • Support junior surveyors and less experienced team members where appropriate.
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality on site.

About the company

Murphy Geospatial provides geospatial data services to help clients make informed decisions across infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, utilities, property and environmental projects. It captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data and delivers Structural and Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Consultancy, Topographical Surveys, BIM and Rail Surveys among other services. The company works by collecting data from surveys and monitoring systems, organizing and validating it for accuracy, and applying governance to ensure data quality throughout the project lifecycle. Its differentiators include more than 40 years of experience and a track record of over 27,000 completed projects, which demonstrate reliability and scale, along with a broad range of geospatial offerings that support decision-making end-to-end. The goal is to unlock the true value of geospatial data for clients by enabling informed decisions and efficient project delivery across sectors.

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Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Revelio Labs showed 542 employees in March 2026, up 22.3% since 2023.
  • Murphy Geospatial posted 72 jobs in 2026, signaling active growth and delivery demand.
  • Woolpert expanded European geospatial capabilities after closing in March 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Woolpert can absorb Murphy Geospatial's brand and leadership by 2027, ending independence.
  • Headcount slipped 1.0% year over year in 2026, hinting integration friction.
  • Geospatial commoditization from Woolpert, AtkinsRéalis, and Hexagon compresses margins quickly.

What makes Murphy Geospatial unique

  • Woolpert's 2024 acquisition gives Murphy Geospatial US capital and European distribution.
  • It still leads in reality capture, subsurface engineering, monitoring, and digital twins.
  • Six UK-Ireland offices and 27,000 projects prove deep infrastructure client relationships.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

Ground Engineering Magazine
Jul 17th, 2024
Latest people moves from Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Keller NA and others

Murphy Geospatial has appointed Richard Glenn, David Graham and Andrew Masters as new managing directors across the UK and Ireland.

Dayton Daily News
Mar 27th, 2024
Woolpert's purchase of European geospatial solutions firm latest in series of acquisitions

Beavercreek-based architecture, engineering and geospatial company Woolpert announced today that it has acquired Murphy Geospatial.

Libero Quotidiano
Mar 27th, 2024
Woolpert Acquires Ireland-Based Murphy Geospatial, a Leading European Geospatial Solutions Firm

This acquisition expands Woolpert's geospatial solutions footprint in Europe and supports the expansion and advancement of mapping technology and inno...