Monitoring Systems Technician

Department: Noise/Accoustics/Vibration

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, England, London, UK

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

Key Responsibilities

• Remote health checks of monitors via WEB platforms;
• Preparation, and bench testing of attended and unattended noise, vibration and air quality monitoring systems;
• Installation, planned maintenance and decommissioning of external unattended monitoring systems;
• Ad-hoc site investigations to diagnose and remedy equipment faults;
• Upkeep of site records and data bases;
• Consulting with Equipment Suppliers by phone and email for equipment maintenance and calibration; 
• Remote download, processing, and assessment of environmental monitoring data;
• Preparation of weekly and monthly environmental monitoring reports; and
• Provision of general support to the in-house team of consultants;

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Grade 6+ or higher in GCSE Maths, English and Science;
• Knowledge and experience of environmental monitoring an advantage; and
• Clean full driving licence.

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good numeracy and IT skills with an understanding of general computer software packages inc. Microsoft Office;
• Good problem solving and practical skills;
• Ability to work outdoors throughout the year; 
• Good customer service skills and commercial awareness;
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, reliable and punctual;
• Self-motivated, organised with a strong work ethic and attention to detail;
• Interest in technology and how things work;
• Desire to consistently improve and develop; and
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Acoustical, Civil, Architectural Acoustics Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel and Word capabilities.
• Intermediate level user of SoundPLAN, CadnaA, NoiseMap, Odeon and Insul or similar software.
• Intermediate level user of AutoCAD and reading Engineering Drawings.
• Intermediate level user of ArcGIS, QGIS or similar GIS package.

What we have to offer

• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Reimbursement of a professional subscription or chartership 
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance
• Cycle to Work Scheme