Job Description

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