Head of Department - Manchester

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of topographical/laser scanning surveyors, CAD technicians, utilities / CCTV surveyors and digital experts within the Manchester Department.
• Manage successful delivery of projects, ensuring proper scope, timelines, and client engagement from start to invoicing.
• Lead the team by providing guidance, training, and development 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.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuously exploring new geospatial solutions to improve processes, reduce costs, and drive efficiency.
• Allocate resources efficiently, address issues, and optimize the estimating strategy.
• Take a leadership role in cascading the company’s culture, mission, and values throughout the department
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safety-conscious work environment.
• Oversee subcontractor projects, approving invoicing and maintaining efficiency.
• Support project planning, ensuring resources are effectively utilized and schedules are met.
• Monitor financial performance, manage KPIs, and create annual budgets for the department.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, generating future opportunities.

Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as Head of our Manchester region. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the department. As the Head of Department for Manchester, you will drive business development, manage teams, and ensure successful delivery of projects. You will play a key role in transforming and growing the geospatial 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 Manchester office, with the option for hybrid working.

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.

• Possess a strong background in surveying, or related fields, with a deep understanding of digital construction processes and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of geospatial instruments, workflows and systems.
• Valid UK manual drivers’ licence
• Ability to work on your own initiative and to develop new applications and projects, as well as working within an existing team
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, managing teams and delivering complex digital engineering projects.
• Health, Safety and Environmental Training – SPA, RAMS, lone working etc
• Ability to travel nationwide when required
• Enthusiastic and structured approach to planning with good problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work out of our Manchester office.
• Proven commercial awareness and ability to create business cases for innovations and improved workflows and efficiencies.
• An ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads and achieve critical deadlines
• Degree in surveying (or related field), Master’s degree beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?

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,

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects across the UK, Europe and the US?

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.

• Exclusive Clients: We are proud to work with a broad spectrum of exclusive clients.
• Breadth of Experience: We branch across all sectors of industry giving our staff opportunities to gain a broad base of knowledge and experience.
• Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management who are always eager to help each other.