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# UAV Technical Training and Operations Specialist

- **Company:** Balfour Beatty plc
- **Location:** Thurnscoe, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Digital Technology
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb2e171b5a2962c226dfd387b866911edb/eaa

## About the Role

We're seeking someone with:

 * Significant experience operating UAVs in a commercial environment.

 * Strong technical knowledge of UAV equipment, regulations and operating procedures.

 * Experience processing UAV data and using relevant software platforms.

 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 * Strong IT and digital capability.

 * A passion for innovation, technology and continuous improvement.

 * The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

 * A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

 * A full UK driving licence.

 * Experience training, mentoring or developing others.

 * Experience working across a variety of sectors and project sizes.

 * Knowledge of additional surveying or digital engineering technologies.

## Description

At Balfour Beatty, we're transforming the way infrastructure projects are delivered through innovation, digital technology and smarter ways of working. We're looking for a UAV Technical Training and Operations Specialist to play a key role in developing and delivering UAV capability across our business.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced UAV professional to help establish a training Centre of Excellence, deliver industry-recognised training programmes, support project delivery and ensure operational excellence across our UK-wide business.
You'll work with teams across multiple sectors, helping drive innovation, improve efficiency and ensure we remain at the forefront of UAV technology.
What you'll be doing
As a UAV Technical Training and Operations Specialist, you'll:

 * Develop and continually improve UAV training materials, procedures and operating standards.

 * Deliver UAV training programmes, including GVC and RPC-L1 certifications.

 * Support the delivery of UAV projects, ensuring quality, efficiency and compliance.

 * Maintain and monitor UAV operational standards and certification registers across the business.

 * Provide technical support and expertise for tenders and live projects.

 * Support project teams in understanding and meeting UAV requirements.

 * Research, evaluate and implement emerging UAV technologies and best practice.

 * Promote innovation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and sustainability.

 * Represent Balfour Beatty at meetings, conferences and industry events.

 * Work closely with operational teams, clients and stakeholders to maximise the value of UAV technology.