Instrumentation & Monitoring Technician

As UBY UK Limited continues to grow and enjoy commercial success we are looking to expand our team in London.  This is a new role for an ambitious and career focussed engineer with experience in the instrumentation and monitoring system sector. UBY is a Constructech subsidiary of the Bouygues Group which uses the best of technology and Data to provide simple and unique smart solutions that meet the environmental, health, safety, productivity and sustainability challenges of construction players and infrastructure managers. By deploying its specialized sensors, software and algorithms, UBY offers environmental, structural, productivity and occupational health and safety monitoring in the construction and operation phases. UBY positions itself as a Constructech expert and co-pilot for operations managers, to enable them to manage their projects with the right information, at the right time to make the right decisions. UBY is convinced that Technology is an ally for more secure and sustainable constructions.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Instrumentation & Monitoring Technician to support our growing activities across major environmental and infrastructure projects. Under the supervision of our I&M Project Manager, you will install, maintain, and decommission a range of environmental monitoring instruments used to assess ground conditions, water and air quality, structural behaviour, and other key environmental parameters.

You will operate on various worksites across the region, particularly on large public works and environmental monitoring programmes. After receiving full training on our tools, systems, and digital platforms, you will be responsible for deploying our dedicated monitoring solutions on construction and infrastructure sites.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys field work, has strong practical and problem-solving skills, and is eager to work with modern environmental and IoT monitoring technologies.

Responsibilities & Duties

Office-based activities

• Prepare materials, equipment, and documentation required for environmental instrumentation installations.


• Review project drawings, specifications, and method statements prior to mobilisation.

Site-based activities

• Install and uninstall environmental monitoring equipment—such as groundwater sensors, vibration and noise monitors, air quality devices, and settlement or movement sensors—according to specifications and safe working procedures.


• Install, configure, and commission data loggers, telemetry units, and remote monitoring solutions.


• Maintain accurate installation records, ITPs, and site reports.


• Supervise subcontractors when monitoring activities are outsourced.


• Take manual readings and perform verification checks on instruments.


• Provide technical support for environmental and structural monitoring systems during operation.


• Perform routine maintenance and installations, including work at height, in confined spaces, or during night shifts when required.


• Uphold strong health, safety, and quality standards during all site operations.

Profile & Skills

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Experience related to the installation or maintenance of environmental and/or monitoring instruments (e.g., groundwater sensors, vibration monitors, noise monitors, data loggers, telemetry systems, settlement devices, etc.).


• Experience working with or supervising drilling or instrumentation subcontractors (a plus).


• A practical, hands-on approach and confidence using electromechanical tools.


• Curiosity, attention to detail, and strong self-motivation.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in an international and multicultural environment.


• Interest in technology, IoT devices, sensors, and the digitalisation of environmental and construction monitoring.


• Good adaptability and problem-solving skills in field environments.

Why UBY Group

Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.  Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. 

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days


• 2 paid volunteering days a year


• Pension scheme


• Life insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Generous share scheme


• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

UBY is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,887 (December 2025) billion and operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.