Senior Technology Engineer
Stratford, London (Hybrid)
£450 - £470 per day (Umbrella)
6-Month Contract
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technology Engineer to join a major infrastructure and transportation programme focused on innovation, automation, and emerging technologies within a highly regulated engineering environment.
This role will play a key part in driving technology-led improvements across critical infrastructure assets, with a particular focus on reducing manual maintenance activity, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the deployment of innovative engineering solutions.
The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects involving AI, automation, remote monitoring, digital inspection technologies, and drone applications, while contributing to long-term transformation programmes across a complex engineering estate.
There is also strong potential for the position to transition into a permanent opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead innovation and technology projects from concept through to deployment
- Support the introduction of automation and digital inspection technologies
- Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and asset management teams
- Drive initiatives focused on improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability
- Act as a technical authority within assigned project areas
- Support the deployment of remote condition monitoring and data-led maintenance solutions
- Contribute to business cases, technical assurance, and benefits realisation activities
- Engage with internal stakeholders and external technology providers
- Support innovation strategies across infrastructure and engineering operations
- Ensure compliance within a regulated and safety-critical environment
Areas of Focus
- AI and automated inspection technologies
- Vision and camera-based monitoring systems
- Drone technology and remote asset inspections
- Digital transformation and innovation programmes
- Data analysis and condition monitoring solutions
- Emerging engineering technologies and automation tools
Requirements
- Experience delivering or supporting innovation and technology-focused engineering projects
- Strong technical understanding across software, systems, automation, or digital engineering environments
- Exposure to drone technologies, remote monitoring, or automated inspection systems would be advantageous
- Ability to engage with technical teams and senior stakeholders
- Experience working within regulated engineering or infrastructure environments
- Strong problem-solving and project delivery capability
- Ability to operate autonomously within a fast-paced technical environment
Desirable Experience
- Rail, infrastructure, transportation, or asset management sector experience
- Experience with AI, machine vision, or automated inspection technologies
- Knowledge of digital maintenance or condition monitoring systems
- Exposure to innovation, R&D, or emerging technology deployment projects
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Technology, Software, Computer Science, or similar technical discipline
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be advantageous
