Job Description

Assistant/Junior Surveyor, Leixlip/Dublin

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance.

We are currently recruiting an Assistant/Junior Surveyor to join our Special Projects department, based in Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, large-scale semi-conductor project in a mission-critical environment, where precision and innovation are key. Whether you have previous experience or are looking to progress your career, this role offers excellent exposure to cutting-edge surveying technology and processes within the rapidly evolving Geospatial industry.

You will work closely with a supportive team of professionals, reporting to the Geospatial Manager, and will be based in our Leixlip/Dublin office.

What You Will Do

• Assisting the lead surveyor on surveying projects in a field based role using a variety of specialised equipment and technology, including but not limited to;
  • Working with modern survey methods and survey devices such as total stations, Reality Capture Scanners etc.
  • Assisting the team when undertaking various types of survey projects.
  • Establishing survey controls, setting out gridlines, levelling, traversing and scanning using the latest Leica technology.
  • Recording of survey information
  • Assisting with detailed field and office surveying assignments.
• Ensuring that all survey kit is maintained and well kept.
• Delivering to company policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

What You Will Bring

• Must be self-sufficient in terms of travel to and from the workplace
  • Full EU/ Irish Drivers’ licence (desirable but not essential)
• Safe Pass certified
• Be able to communicate comfortably in English
• A minimum of 1 year’s survey experience (desirable not essential)
• Degree in survey related field (desirable not essential)
• Physically capable to carry out the role and comfortable in a site based role
• Set high standards and be confident in their abilities

Key Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently, follow instructions and be innovative.
• Excellent communication skills
• Assist in the mentoring of junior/ assistant level staff.
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
• Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technology and industry‑leading tools
• Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance
• Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
• Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
• Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
• Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.

Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may contact MGS.talentteam@woolpert.com

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