NDT Technician

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects nationwide?

Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes?
Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?
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 currently recruiting an NDT Engineer to join our Special Engineering Services department. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer/technician to work within the expeditious Geospatial industry. The role will appeal to the practically minded who enjoy a balanced mix of office and site-based work, applying the latest technology and assessing the data produced to help maintain the UK’s critical infrastructure.

What will I be doing in my new role?

• Undertaking a variety of technical inspections using a wide range of technologies (predominately GPR for NDT of structures).
• Understanding and application of technology for undertaking inspections.
• Handling, processing, and interpreting geospatial data.
• Preparing interpretive reports
• Any other duties as required by the business.

Requirements of the role:

• 1-2 years’ experience working with non-destructive testing equipment on civil infrastructure (reinforced concrete, steel, buried structures etc.)
• Understanding of Surveying using total station / GPS etc
• Able to process and analyse GPR data using advanced software such as Geolitix
• Ability to produce plans in CAD format displaying the outcomes of the NDT survey
• Survey/Engineering or other relevant qualification for the role – Civil Engineering desirable
• Fundamental knowledge of the principles and practices of GPR and structures
• Ability to perform detailed field and office inspection work
• Good writing skills and proficiency in the English language
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• Working during normal working hours and during out of hours as required by the project
• Possess a full clean driving license.
• Ability to work in a Hybrid environment (office/site/home)

What key attributes do I need?

• Practically minded: good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong report writing, communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights, within confined spaces and safety critical roles (training will be provided)
• Possess organisational and time management skills
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Have strong communication and presentation skills
• Enjoy learning new software applications
• Possess the ability to work with autonomy or as part of a team
• Be a problem solver with a positive attitude
• Set high standards for themselves and their services

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. 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, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.