Vision Survey Ltd
Senior Geospatial Manager
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Department: Geospatial - South
Location: Crawley
Description
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Crawley (Hybrid)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. What began with humble beginnings has grown into a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty dedicated staff members, proudly involved in major civil engineering projects including Tideway, HS2, and Hinkley Point.
As one of the leading survey companies in the UK, we are focused on improving the construction industry by embracing innovation and technology. We work with our clients to complete projects on time and safely. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity guiding everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Senior Geospatial Manager to join our leadership team in Crawley. This role offers the opportunity to lead people, strengthen client relationships, and drive operational excellence across our geospatial service offering.
As a senior leader within the business, you will support the strategic direction of the department while ensuring high-quality project delivery, strong team performance, and consistent client satisfaction. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee operational performance, contribute to business growth, and support the continued development of Vision Survey's geospatial capabilities.
This role would suit an established Survey Manager looking to take the next step in their career or a senior surveying professional with significant leadership experience seeking greater responsibility and influence within a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations across the geospatial division, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
- Allocate resources effectively and support managers and team leaders with project planning and coordination
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards and industry best practice
- Support the Senior Leadership Team with project oversight, performance monitoring and risk management
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met
- Support business growth through client engagement, lead generation and development of new opportunities
- Prepare and review quotations for geospatial projects
- Coordinate responses to tenders, frameworks, PQQs and ITTs alongside the Commercial Team
- Manage client change requests and commercial discussions as required
- Represent Vision Survey at industry events, client meetings and networking opportunities
- Lead, mentor and develop surveying teams, supporting technical development and career progression
- Manage performance reviews, one-to-one meetings, training plans and holiday approvals
- Promote a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
- Monitor project performance, utilisation and profitability against agreed targets
- Support forecasting, budgeting and monthly reporting activities
- Contribute to recruitment planning and resource forecasting
- Champion innovation, digital workflows and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support quality audits, compliance reviews and operational improvements
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Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- 10+ years' experience within the geospatial industry
- Previous experience in a Survey Manager, Operations Manager or senior leadership role
- Extensive experience managing survey teams and geospatial operations
- Strong technical knowledge across surveying equipment, software, quality assurance processes and site coordination
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Commercial awareness with an understanding of project performance, utilisation and profitability
- Experience with forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to travel regionally for client meetings and operational requirements
- Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
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Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Hybrid working
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Employee Assistance Scheme (Wisdom)
- Mobile phone allowance of £20 per month or company phone
- Social fund of £15 per person per month for team building and social activities
- Life Insurance (3x annual salary)
- Vitality Health Insurance following successful completion of probation, including rewards and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, coffee, shopping and hotels
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Paid professional memberships
- Employee recognition scheme with £20, £50 and £100 One4All vouchers and personalised thank you cards
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
Due to the nature of the projects we undertake, successful candidates may be required to undergo background screening or security clearance checks where requested by clients.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
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