Instrumentation & Monitoring Engineer — Flexible, Site-Based

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking an Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer to join the Design And Engineering team in Birmingham.

The role involves supporting setting out, installing monitoring instruments, and maintaining systems across a complex urban environment including tunnels and bridges. You will work across installation, calibration, and data handling tasks, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and adapting to unsociable hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or surveying.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communication skills with internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
• Able to communicate requirements of a safe system of work.
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights.
• Able to work on own initiative and seek opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support setting out and control checks where required.
• Carry out installation of monitoring instruments (e.g. prisms, targets, PLPs).
• Assist in maintenance and inspection of instrumentation systems.
• Prepare and check survey/monitoring equipment before site works.
• Assist with calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure proper storage and cleanliness.
• Assist with basic data processing and upload (e.g. Mission OS / similar platforms).
• Maintain accurate installation and monitoring records.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Safe system of work communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or surveying

Tools

Mission OS / similar platforms

Job description

HS2 Ltd. is seeking an Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer to join the Design And Engineering team in Birmingham.

The role involves supporting setting out, installing monitoring instruments, and maintaining systems across a complex urban environment including tunnels and bridges. You will work across installation, calibration, and data handling tasks, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and adapting to unsociable hours as needed.