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?
Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes?
Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!

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 recruiting a BIM Operations Manager to join our Digital Engineering department in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior BIM Technician aiming for a managerial role, or an experienced BIM Manager/Coordinator looking to advance their career in the fast-growing, dynamic Geospatial sector.

The position suits senior BIM professionals who enjoy balancing departmental and project management with hands-on BIM modelling. You will work on some of the country’s largest, high-profile projects and bring a forward-thinking, consultative approach, applying the latest software and workflows to enhance our modelling processes.

What will I be doing in my new role?

Department & Team Management

• Oversee operations of the in-house modelling team.
• Schedule staff and equipment efficiently across projects.
• Provide training, mentoring, and motivation to support team development.
• Support HR activities including recruitment, performance management, appraisals, and employee relations.
• Maintain BIM hardware, software licenses, and ensure Health & Safety compliance.

Project Oversight & Delivery

• Monitor all ongoing projects, assisting the team with technical delivery and model setups (including Navisworks).
• Collaborate with Heads of Department, Managing Director, and Finance to ensure projects meet budget and timelines.
• Conduct quality assurance and prepare for audits, maintaining BSI ISO19650 Kitemark certification.
• Financial tracking on a project-by-project and monthly basis, and the recording of all works on the company’s business management system.
• Participate in site/survey activities as needed for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with BIM standards and client requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage client communication, updates, and expectations from project start to completion.
• Assist with project tenders, proposals, quotations, and submission of key data.
• Develop and maintain a panel of subcontractors aligned with business strategy.
• Facilitate business growth by working with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, JV partners, and technology providers.

Innovation & Promotion

• Refine workflows related to Scan-to-BIM, quality assurance, and model validation.
• Lead research and innovation on BIM workflows, software, and equipment.
• Conduct presentations through various mediums to promote the company’s BIM offering both internally within the company and externally to clients when required.
• Support continuous improvement and explore new digital tools to streamline BIM processes.

Requirements of the role:

• BIM Coordination or BIM Management Certification and/or minimum 7 years relevant experience
• Experience with the Autodesk suite of software; specifically, Revit, Navisworks and BIM360
• Expert understanding of model coordination and federation
• Strong experience with 3D laser scanning and Scan-to-BIM modelling from point clouds is essential
• Preferable competency with any of the following: ArchiCAD, AECOSIM, Unity, Solibri and others
• Experience of team management and project management in a BIM-related context
• The right to work in the UK
• Degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field

What key attributes do I need?

• Ability to implement workflows & look for opportunities to improve & streamline processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with a strong attention to detail
• An ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads and achieve critical deadlines
• A flexible, positive attitude towards work and be a team player
• Have a forward-thinking and positive attitude and enjoy exploring new innovative solutions, software’s, and BIM related workflows
• Enthusiastic and structured approach to planning with good problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable mentoring less experienced team members and sharing knowledge.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive basic package plus benefits
• Company Vehicle/Car Allowance (Role dependent)
• Access to company Healthcare/ Dental Scheme after 6 months’ service
• Allowance payments when working away
• Education assistance and career development
• Access to auto enrolment Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Annual salary review
• Early Friday finish
• Referral Bonus
• Service Awards
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Death in Service Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Companywide Social Events

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.

Murphy Geospatial are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and relevant life experiences to apply to our vacancies.

To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee of Murphy Geospatial about this requisition. I n 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, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.