Geospatial Engineering: Lead UAV Pilot
Core
Lead planning, coordination, and execution of UAV survey operations to capture high-resolution spatial data for engineering, infrastructure, and environmental applications.
Role type
Senior IC UAV Pilot / Geospatial Survey Lead
Builds
High-quality spatial datasets (photogrammetry models, point clouds) and digital representations of real-world assets
Domain
Geospatial surveying, UAV operations, infrastructure engineering
Required skills
UAV flight operations, survey planning, photogrammetry, point cloud processing, GNSS positioning, laser scanning, CAD environments, QA/QC procedures, regulatory compliance (CAA, RICS)
Preferred skills
Technical leadership, mentoring, innovative survey methodology development
Technologies
UAV platforms, GNSS-enabled equipment, CAD environments
Responsibilities
Lead UAV flight operations and pre-deployment planning, collect aerial survey datasets using UAVs and complementary technologies, process and validate survey outputs, provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, ensure compliance with UK and client standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership