Key Responsibilities

Conduct UAV (drone) inspections for façades, roofs, towers, and other hard-to-access areas
Plan and execute aerial and terrestrial surveys using:
Photogrammetry (SfM) for high-resolution 3D reconstruction
LiDAR scanning (terrestrial and/or mobile) for accurate spatial capture
Thermal imaging for building diagnostics
Process and manage reality capture data, including:
Generation of point clouds, orthophotos, and textured 3D models
Registration, alignment, and cleaning of LiDAR datasets
Integration of multi-source data (UAV, LiDAR, photography) into coherent models
Production of deliverables for analysis (CAD drawings, BIM-ready models, mesh outputs)

Perform non-destructive testing (NDT), including:

Infrared thermography
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV)
Rebound hammer testing
Moisture and salt analysis (for heritage materials)
Assist in condition surveys and defect mapping of historic structures using 2D and 3D platforms
Analyse inspection and diagnostic data to:
Identify material deterioration and structural issues
Correlate NDT findings with 3D spatial data
Support evidence-based conservation strategies
Prepare technical reports, drawings, and visualisations with clear conservation recommendations
Support conservation and diagnosis projects, including:
Material investigation and testing
Long-term monitoring and documentation
Digital archiving of heritage assets

Requirements

Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Building, Architecture, or related field
Certified UAV pilot (CAAS licensed or equivalent)
Experience with NDT methods in building or infrastructure inspection
Familiarity with heritage materials (e.g., lime plaster, stone, brick, metals) is an advantage
Experience with photogrammetry software (e.g., Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape) preferred
Strong analytical and report-writing skills
Ability to work both on-site and in office-based analysis

Engineer (3D Documentation & NDT)