Geospatial & Monitoring Lab Lead

Newcastle City Library; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK university in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Technical Manager for managing facilities and supporting academic projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Geospatial equipment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include ensuring safety procedures, managing budgets, and supporting technical staff. This position offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a relevant work environment.
• Experience in managing technical staff in an engineering setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage School Laboratories and Facilities.
• Support academic and research staff with technical advice.
• Ensure safety and effective use of equipment.
• Manage budgets and financial processes related to technical services.

Skills

Knowledge of Geospatial equipment

Numerical skills

Client management

Verbal communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Surveying, Geospatial or Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying software

GIS software

Job description

A major UK university in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Technical Manager for managing facilities and supporting academic projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Geospatial equipment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include ensuring safety procedures, managing budgets, and supporting technical staff. This position offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.