Job Description
Are you a Project Engineer with previous experience working directly for the client?
Have you previously worked on digital transformation based projects?
Location: London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Strong potential to convert to permanent)
Rate: £450-£470 per day (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Process: 1-stage Teams interview
The Opportunity
My client is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of its innovation and digital transformation strategy across the asset base. Reporting into the Head of Innovation, this role will focus on introducing emerging technologies, automation, and data-driven solutions to improve maintenance efficiency, operational performance, sustainability, and workforce safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer with experience delivering innovation-led projects within a regulated engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead innovation and technology projects from concept through to operational deployment
Drive automation of manual inspection and maintenance activities across the HS1 infrastructure
Act as a technical SME across assigned technology and innovation workstreams
Collaborate with maintenance teams, asset managers, engineers, and wider stakeholders
Support engineering assurance, safety compliance, and governance for new technologies
Contribute to business cases, benefits realisation, and performance improvement initiatives
Attend and contribute to stakeholder and project meetings
Essential Requirements
Proven experience delivering innovation or introducing new technologies into operational environments
Strong exposure to drones and associated inspection data
Experience with remote condition monitoring systems (including OLE monitoring)
Strong technical mindset (software, systems, or digital engineering understanding)
Ability to operate autonomously and engage senior stakeholders
Experience working within regulated engineering or infrastructure environments
Desirable Experience
Rail industry experience (engineering, asset management, or infrastructure)
Hands-on experience with One Big Circle, AiVR, or similar inspection platforms
Exposure to Transmission Dynamics OLE technologies
Experience with AI, automation, or digital inspection technologies
Strong understanding of asset reliability, maintenance optimisation, and engineering assurance
