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