Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Crawley (Hybrid)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Vision is a leading UK surveying and site investigation specialist, supporting construction and infrastructure projects with high-quality, data-led solutions. With expertise across utility surveying, topographical surveying, site investigation, geospatial services and engineering support, Vision helps clients reduce risk, improve safety and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Company Values
At Vision, our values are drive, dedication, resilience, integrity, versatility and excellence. These values shape how we work, how we support one another, and how we deliver for our clients, helping us maintain high standards, adapt to change and achieve strong results across the business.
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.
Contribute to recruitment planning and resource forecastingChampion innovation, digital workflows and continuous improvement initiativesSupport quality audits, compliance reviews and operational improvements
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
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 activitiesLife Insurance (3x annual salary)Vitality Health Insurance following successful completion of probation, including rewards and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, coffee, shopping and hotelsProfessional development and training opportunitiesPaid professional membershipsEmployee recognition scheme with £20, £50 and £100 One4All vouchers and personalised thank you cardsOne paid volunteering day per yearCycle to Work SchemeSeason 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.