Monitoring Technician – UK Travel, Flexible Work

Murphy Geospatial, a Woolpert Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge geospatial tech

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Ownership path

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company in London is seeking a Monitoring Engineering Technician to join the Monitoring UK team. You will install, test and maintain monitoring instrumentation, work with surveyors and engineers, and support site deployments across the UK.

This hands-on role offers development in geospatial data capture and data analysis within a global, collaborative organisation. Successful candidates will have site-based monitoring experience, a valid UK driving licence and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a monitoring, surveying, engineering or related site‑based role.
• Practical knowledge of monitoring survey techniques, including installing control and monitoring points and carrying out basic surveys, and processing control or monitoring networks.
• An understanding of monitoring software and the installation of environmental, geotechnical or geodetic monitoring systems.
• A good standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to carry out the physical requirements of a site‑based role safely.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites across the UK as required.
• Full UK Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Full rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications and task briefings to understand the monitoring requirements, installation locations and programme of works.
• Prepare for site works by selecting, checking, loading and safely transporting the required monitoring equipment, survey instruments, tools, cabling, materials and fixings.
• Install monitoring instrumentation in accordance with project specifications and department procedures for accurate repeat measurements.
• Assist with connecting, configuring and testing monitoring equipment and associated data collection systems to confirm that installations are operating correctly.
• Carry out routine site visits to inspect, clean, maintain and, where required, replace monitoring equipment and associated components.
• Take monitoring observations and complete basic quality checks on measurements and system outputs, escalating unexpected readings or data issues to the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Identify and assist with resolving practical installation or equipment issues on site, reporting technical, safety or programme concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate installation records, photographs, equipment details, inspection notes and handover documentation for each project.
• Work closely with surveyors, engineers, site teams and subcontractors to coordinate access and complete monitoring activities safely and efficiently.
• Follow project risk assessments, method statements, lone‑working procedures and company requirements for the safe use of equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Site-based experience

Monitoring surveys

English proficiency

UK driving licence

Travel flexibility

Education

CSCS card

First Aid qualification

Tools

Monitoring software

Geotechnical equipment

Job description

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company in London is seeking a Monitoring Engineering Technician to join the Monitoring UK team. You will install, test and maintain monitoring instrumentation, work with surveyors and engineers, and support site deployments across the UK.

This hands-on role offers development in geospatial data capture and data analysis within a global, collaborative organisation. Successful candidates will have site-based monitoring experience, a valid UK driving licence and