IoT Solutions Engineer

We work with local authorities, government departments, education providers, utilities, environmental agencies, and commercial organisations to design and deliver intelligent monitoring systems that improve safety, sustainability, operational efficiency, and decision-making., We are looking for an experienced IoT Solutions Engineer to lead the design, deployment, installation, and maintenance of innovative IoT solutions across the UK., * Design complete IoT monitoring solutions for government and commercial clients.

• Conduct site surveys and recommend suitable IoT hardware and communication technologies.
• Install, configure, and commission IoT sensors, gateways, and monitoring equipment.
• Develop reliable sensor networks for remote and urban environments.
• Configure and maintain environmental monitoring systems.
• Integrate sensors with cloud-based monitoring platforms.
• Perform preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis of deployed IoT systems.
• Produce technical documentation, installation guides, maintenance schedules, and asset registers.
• Deliver proof-of-concept demonstrations and pilot deployments.
• Support customers during installation, commissioning, and post-deployment.
• Ensure solutions comply with health, safety, and relevant industry standards.
• Work with manufacturers and technology partners to evaluate new IoT products.
• Provide technical input into public sector bids and customer proposals.
• Train customers on system operation and maintenance.

Typical Projects

Successful candidates may work on projects including:

• River level monitoring systems
• Flood early warning systems
• Water quality monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• Humidity monitoring
• CO monitoring
• Indoor air quality monitoring
• Noise monitoring
• Smart schools
• Smart campuses
• Smart buildings
• Smart city infrastructure
• Smart street lighting
• Car park occupancy monitoring
• Waste bin monitoring
• Utility meter monitoring
• Environmental monitoring stations
• Weather monitoring systems
• Smart agriculture
• Asset tracking solutions
• Remote equipment monitoring
• Energy monitoring
• Predictive maintenance systems

• Proven experience delivering IoT projects from design through deployment.
• Strong understanding of sensor technologies and data acquisition.
• Experience installing and commissioning field-based IoT equipment.
• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies including LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, or cellular connectivity.
• Experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32, or industrial IoT controllers.
• Understanding of MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs, and other IoT communication protocols.
• Experience integrating IoT devices with cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of GPS-enabled devices and remote telemetry.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Ability to diagnose hardware and communication faults.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Desirable Skills

• AWS IoT Core or Microsoft Azure IoT.
• SCADA integration.
• GIS and mapping platforms.
• Power BI or Grafana dashboards.
• Python scripting.
• SQL databases.
• Edge computing.
• Computer Vision.
• AI-assisted monitoring.
• Drone sensor integration.
• Satellite-enabled IoT connectivity.
• Knowledge of flood monitoring and environmental regulations.
• Experience working with UK public sector organisations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, IoT, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in IoT, networking, or cloud technologies are advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for smart technologies and innovation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple installations.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and excellent customer service.

Why Join us?

• Work on innovative Smart City and Environmental IoT projects.
• Sponsorship for the right candidate in future.
• Help shape next-generation public sector digital infrastructure.
• Opportunities to work with councils, utilities, education providers, and government agencies.
• Continuous professional development and exposure to emerging IoT technologies.
• Flexible working and career progression within a growing UK technology consultancy.

Pay: £29,437.80-£33,500.00 per year