Technical Assistant / UAV Pilot

PSR Solutions are working with a market leading client working within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Technical Assistant/UAV Pilot to Join their team on a permanent basis.

Technical Assistant Roles and Responsibilities

• Planning and executing UAV survey missions to capture high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial data for land surveying, construction and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct pre-flight planning, risk assessments and equipment inspections to ensure safe and compliant drone operations.
• Operate RTK/PPK-enabled drones to collect accurate topographic, volumetric and mapping data.
• Establish ground control points to improve survey accuracy and validate collected data.
• Process aerial imagery using photogrammetry software to generate orthomosaics, digital elevation models, digital surface models and 3D point clouds.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to deliver accurate geospatial information, supporting project-planning and decision-making.
• Maintain detailed flight logs, maintenance records and operational documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, company procedures and health and safety standards during all UAV operations.
• Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates and calibration of UAVs, GNSS equipment and associated survey instruments.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on collected survey data to ensure accuracy, completion and consistency ahead of any final submission.
• Assist with site reconnaissance, project planning, and survey control establishment to optimise data collection efficiency.

Technical Assistant Requirements

• GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) Licence
• Previous experience in flying drones
• Construction Experience is desirable but not essential
• Have a full, UK, clean driving licence (Travel across sites is required

Technical Assistant Benefits

• Salary - 37,000 - 42,000 DOE
• Covering multiple sites across the Midlands and Oxford Region
• Hours: 07:30am to 17:00pm
• 23 days plus bank holidays, with additional holiday based on service.
• Company Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are interested in this Technical Assistant role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions