Geospatial Engineering: Lead UAV Pilot

AECOM
Nottingham
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Technical leadership","Attention to safety","Knowledge sharing","Continuous improvement","Collaboration"]

Lead UAV survey operations to capture high-resolution geospatial data for engineering, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Plan and execute drone flights, oversee terrestrial surveying when needed, and ensure data accuracy, safety, and completeness. Provide technical leadership across UAV deployment, survey methodology, and QA/QC, including photogrammetry and point cloud validation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to continuous improvement of operational practices.

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Geospatial Engineering: Lead UAV Pilot

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Job Summary

Lead UAV survey operations to capture high-resolution geospatial data for engineering, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Plan and execute drone flights, oversee terrestrial surveying when needed, and ensure data accuracy, safety, and completeness. Provide technical leadership across UAV deployment, survey methodology, and QA/QC, including photogrammetry and point cloud validation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to continuous improvement of operational practices.
Location: Nottingham
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan and execute UAV survey operations across varied project types and environments.
  • •Conduct UAV flights to capture high-resolution spatial data in line with specifications and requirements.
  • •Lead aerial dataset collection using UAV platforms, GNSS-enabled equipment, and complementary survey technologies.
  • •Process and validate UAV outputs, including photogrammetry models and point clouds, to meet project requirements.
  • •Ensure compliance with UK and client standards (e.g., CAA, Network Rail, RICS) and follow QA/QC workflows.

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrable experience in UAV operations for surveying, mapping, and spatial data capture.
  • •UK CAA Remote Pilot Competency (GVC or a recognised equivalent).
  • •Experience planning and delivering drone-based surveys in varied operational environments.
  • •Strong understanding of spatial data acquisition principles and survey methodologies.
  • •Experience producing and interpreting photogrammetry outputs and point clouds (plus related deliverables).
Experience:GeospatialSurveyingUav
Skills:Technical leadershipAttention to safetyKnowledge sharingContinuous improvementCollaboration
Certifications:UK CAA Remote Pilot Competency (GVC)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:UAVDroneGNSSPhotogrammetryPoint cloudsCADLaser scanning

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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