Project Engineer

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