Average Monitoring Engineer salary in Birmingham

Remote Network Monitoring Engineer - VictoriaMetrics£70,000 - £75,000 (pro-rata)6-month FTCRole Overview:Our client, a growing technology and infrastructure business, is looking for an experienced Network Monitoring Engineer to support a major network infrastructure programme.This is a hands-on role focused on building, improving and commissioning monitoring capability across newly deployed infrastructure and network equipment. The business needs someone who can ensure the environment is visible, measurable and supportable from day one.A key part of the role will be working with VictoriaMetrics in a production environment, including configuration, optimisation, ingestion, retention and performance tuning. You will also work across streaming telemetry, Nagios, Grafana and wider observability tooling.This would suit someone with strong network monitoring experience who is comfortable taking ownership of a critical technical workstream in a project-led environment.Key Responsibilities:Design and deploy monitoring solutions across newly delivered network infrastructure.Configure, optimise and tune VictoriaMetrics for production network monitoring.Support metrics ingestion, retention, query performance and long-term platform reliability.Build streaming telemetry pipelines to provide real-time visibility across the network.Implement and manage Nagios-based monitoring for alerting and service health.Develop dashboards in Grafana, or similar, to support engineering and operational teams.Commission monitoring across network devices, access infrastructure and Layer 1-3 equipment.Define baseline performance metrics, thresholds and SLA-led alerting.Work closely with network and operational teams to align monitoring with changing infrastructure requirements.Support the use of analytics-led monitoring for anomaly detection and predictive fault identification.Improve monitoring architecture, tooling, documentation and handover processes.Produce clear runbooks, escalation paths and operational guides.Support knowledge transfer into internal technical teams.What We're Looking for:Strong hands-on experience with VictoriaMetrics in a production environment.Previous experience in a senior network monitoring, network engineering or observability-focused role.Experience working in a telecoms, ISP, managed network or large-scale infrastructure environment.Good understanding of time-series monitoring, metrics ingestion, retention and performance tuning.Solid knowledge of Nagios, including configuration, plugins and alerting workflows.Experience with streaming telemetry tools and protocols such as gNMI, gRPC, Telegraf or gNMIc.Strong networking fundamentals across TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs and optical networks.Familiarity with Grafana, Prometheus or similar observability tools.Exposure to AI/ML-led monitoring, anomaly detection or predictive fault identification would be beneficial.Knowledge of SNMP, NetFlow/IPFIX or syslog pipelines would be useful.Scripting or automation experience, such as Python, would be advantageous.Comfortable working independently and delivering against defined project milestones.Strong communication, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.Proactive, detail-focused and comfortable solving problems without heavy direction.Why Consider this Role?This is a strong opportunity to join a business delivering a major network infrastructure programme, in a role where monitoring and observability are central to successful delivery.You will be taking ownership of a critical technical area rather than simply maintaining an existing setup. The focus is on making sure newly deployed infrastructure is properly monitored, operationally ready and reliable from day one.For someone with strong VictoriaMetrics experience, this offers a focused 6-month project where you can make a visible impact across a live network environment.Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Calibration & Compliance Engineer Erdington, Birmingham, UK Morning Shift Salary: £48,160 rising to £52,652 in January Engineering DepartmentAbout the RoleWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Calibration & Compliance Engineer to join our Engineering team in Birmingham. Reporting to the Senior Plant Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of our UK manufacturing facilities.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with strong knowledge of calibration, preventative maintenance planning, and compliance management within a manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Calibration & Compliance Engineer, you will:Manage all manufacturing instrument and process tooling calibration activities and databasesOversee condition monitoring contracts and maintain associated systemsCoordinate insurance inspection schedules and ensure certification complianceEnsure full compliance with internal and external PPM and calibration auditsDevelop and improve calibration and condition monitoring programmesLiaise with insurers and external contractors regarding legislative inspectionsEstablish and report on KPIs to monitor engineering performanceSupport Continuous Improvement Systems (CIS) and TPM activitiesBenchmark engineering practices across group sites and external organisationsSource materials and resources, raise purchase requisitions, and manage procurement processesEnsure all health, safety, and environmental standards are maintainedWhat We're Looking ForEssential:Recognised qualification in Lifting Equipment InspectionExperience managing calibration compliance and PPM systemsStrong understanding of legislative and insurance compliance requirementsExcellent organisational and communication skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesDesirable:CMMS database management experienceBoiler operation and management knowledgeHigh Voltage Authorised Person qualificationExperience within a manufacturing or industrial engineering environmentWhy Join Us?You'll become part of a supportive engineering team within a manufacturing environment focused on safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your technical and professional expertise.

Job TitleProject Monitoring SurveyorLevelAssociate Director(Senior candidates ready to step up will be considered; Director-level appointments may also be considered with scope and remuneration aligned accordingly)LocationBirmingham or anywhere in the Midlands (fully remote, home-based)The OpportunityA specialist project monitoring consultancy operating at the senior end of the development finance market is expanding its regional capability across the Midlands.The workload is focused on lender-funded developments of scale, including complex, long-term and multi-phase schemes where professional judgement, clarity of advice and credibility with funders are critical. Instructions are typically strategic in nature rather than transactional, providing strong visibility of work and sustained involvement on major projects.This role is suited to an experienced Project Monitoring Surveyor seeking a home-based position with genuine regional ownership and meaningful input into lender decision-making. It will suit those already operating at Associate Director level, as well as senior surveyors ready to step up into a broader, more influential remit.The RoleYou will act as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments across the Midlands, from initial due diligence through delivery, providing clear, commercially focused advice to lenders and project teams.This is a judgement-led role. You’ll be expected to interrogate proposals, identify and articulate risk, and support lender confidence throughout the lifecycle of each project. You’ll operate with autonomy, supported by an experienced senior peer group rather than a leveraged, junior-heavy structure.Key ResponsibilitiesActing as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments across the MidlandsProducing robust monitoring reports relied upon for credit and risk decisionsAdvising lenders on development risk, cost, programme, procurement and delivery strategyEngaging directly with lenders, developers, funders and professional teamsMonitoring compliance with funding conditions and professional appointmentsProviding informed input on EPC considerations, Building Safety Act requirements and construction riskManaging a live portfolio of projects, including long-term and multi-phase schemesApplying professional judgement rather than operating to a checklist-led or process-driven modelCandidate ProfileProven experience as a Project Monitoring Surveyor within development financeBackground from a recognised project monitoring or building consultancyComfort operating on mid-to-large scale developments and complex funding structuresStrong lender-facing report writing skillsCommercial mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and advise senior stakeholdersAbility to work autonomously in a fully remote, regionally focused roleCandidates ready to step into an Associate Director-level role will be consideredDirector-level candidates may also be considered where experience and capability support a broader remitMRICS preferredWhy This RoleExposure to significant lender-backed developments across the MidlandsDirect influence on lender confidence and long-term project outcomesOpportunity to take ownership of a strategically important regional portfolioSenior peer group with no junior management burdenClear scope to build long-term influence within a growing, profitable consultancyStrong pipeline of work with long-term project visibilityPackageBase salary aligned to Associate Director level, typically around £85,000 (flexible depending on experience and seniority)Bonus of 25%Total annual remuneration comfortably in excess of £100,000Private healthcareProfessional fees paidFully flexible, home-based working arrangementsNo mandated office attendanceWays of WorkingThis is a fully remote, home-based role. Day-to-day work is focused on site inspections across the Midlands and report production from home. Occasional travel for team meetings is required, but there is no expectation of regular office attendance. The working model is built on trust, experience and accountability rather than presenteeism.Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.