Technical Metering Specialist - IT/OT Integration

Layer7; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Technical Metering Specialist to lead site-level technical coordination for metering deployments across the United Kingdom. This remote role requires strong expertise in metering technologies, instrumentation, and IT/OT integration, with extensive travel needed during the initial deployment phase. Candidates should have hands-on experience with technical assessments and integration into IT/OT environments, ensuring compliance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Strong specialist knowledge in metering technologies, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience with technical metering assessments and solution design.
• Ability to travel extensively during initial deployment phase.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments for metering solutions.
• Select appropriate metering devices following site assessments.
• Integrate metering devices into IT/OT architecture.

Skills

metering technologies

instrumentation

automation

technical assessments

integration into IT/OT

instrumentation and connectivity architecture

cybersecurity compliance

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

gateways

PME

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Metering Specialist with strong expertise in metering technologies, instrumentation, and IT/OT integration. This role will lead site-level technical coordination for metering deployments across multiple locations, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments (hands‑on) for metering solutions.
• Select appropriate metering devices following site assessments and oversee installation (Electrical, Mechanical, IT, Environmental).
• Integrate metering devices into IT/OT architecture and configure systems.
• Design and validate connectivity architecture (PLCs, SCADA, gateways, PME).
• Oversee configuration, commissioning, and interface validation.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance in collaboration with the central Cyber SME.
• Report to Project Managers in each cluster and the Lead Architect in the central technical team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong specialist knowledge in metering technologies, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience with floor walks, technical metering assessments, and solution design.
• Proven ability to integrate metering systems into IT/OT environments.
• Hands‑on experience with instrumentation and connectivity architecture.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, gateways, and PME.
• Ability to travel extensively during initial deployment phase.

Desirable

• Life Sciences industry experience is a plus.

Additional Information

This is a remote role with significant travel required at the start for site surveys and assessments. You will act as the OT technical expert, ensuring robust integration and compliance across multiple sites.