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
