Solutions Engineer - Smart Metering & IoT

Location: UK based (frequent travel across UK, occasional Europe)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role

Join a leading technology company at the forefront of smart metering and IoT innovation. We're expanding rapidly in the UK water, thermal energy, and sub-metering markets, offering exciting opportunities to work with cutting-edge digitalization and smart city technologies.

As a Solutions Engineer, you'll be instrumental in delivering, integrating, and supporting smart metering and IoT solutions across the UK water and energy sectors. This hands-on role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, perfect for professionals passionate about utility sector innovation.

What You'll Do

* Provide technical support for smart water/heat meters, IoT devices, and radio systems (OMS, M-Bus)

* Deploy and configure metering software and platforms, ensuring seamless integration

* Support sales teams with technical proposals and tender responses

* Coordinate trial installations, site surveys, and full-scale network rollouts

* Deliver customer training on products, installation techniques, and system interfaces

* Provide Level 1 & 2 support for field teams and contractors

* Manage technical documentation and system performance monitoring

* Participate in project planning, quality assurance, and troubleshooting

Essential Requirements

* Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Mechanical, or Communications Engineering (or equivalent)

* Several years' hands-on experience in smart metering, IoT, or utility environments

* Strong understanding of smart metering architectures and connectivity (OMS Radio, M-Bus, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN)

* Experience with AMI/AMR systems and relevant IT platforms in UK water/energy markets

* Proven field installation and commissioning experience

* Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

* Strong organizational abilities and time management

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable Skills

* Technical project implementation and solution design experience

* Programming/scripting (Java, Python, or similar)

* IoT protocols knowledge (MQTT, WebSocket, REST APIs)

* Data as a Service (DaaS) experience

* Virtual machine management and remote diagnostics

* Understanding of thermal energy metering and smart water networks

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and bonus scheme

* Car allowance

* Group pension scheme and private healthcare

* Flexible working with home office days

* 30 days holiday + bank holidays

* Professional development opportunities

* Technical training programs

* Dynamic, small team environment with remote working options

Career Growth

This role offers excellent progression opportunities as the company continues its strategic expansion over the next 2 years.

Ready to shape the future of smart metering technology?