Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Instrumentation & Monitoring Engineer to support delivery on a multi-billion pound infrastructure scheme in the Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile project during a critical phase of works, supporting geotechnical and structural risk management across complex construction activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in the implementation and management of instrumentation and monitoring systems associated with ground investigation, excavation support, earthworks, structures and adjacent asset protection. Key Responsibilities - Coordinate and oversee instrumentation and monitoring activities across the project. - Review and interpret monitoring data to identify trends, anomalies and potential risks. - Develop, implement and maintain monitoring plans in line with project and client requirements. - Manage trigger levels, alert systems and escalation procedures. - Liaise with geotechnical, temporary works and construction teams to ensure monitoring requirements are fully integrated into delivery. - Support and review ground investigation activities and associated reporting. - Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards and health & safety requirements. - Prepare technical reports, dashboards and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. - Coordinate specialist subcontractors undertaking instrumentation installation and maintenance. Requirements - Proven experience in instrumentation and monitoring on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. - Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, ground investigation and asset protection. - Experience managing trigger/action levels and interpreting real-time monitoring data. - Familiarity with inclinometers, piezometers, settlement monitoring, vibration monitoring and automated monitoring systems. - Ability to produce and review monitoring plans and technical documentation. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - Relevant engineering qualification (Civil, Geotechnical or related discipline). Desirable - Experience working on rail, tunnelling, highways or large-scale infrastructure schemes. - Knowledge of observational methods and geotechnical risk management processes. - CSCS and relevant site certifications