Engineer (3D Documentation & NDT)

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