Senior Technology Engineer

Role: NR Senior Technology Engineer Contract Length: 6 months (potential to convert to perm) Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid – min 2 days per week onsite) Interview Process: Teams 1 stage Role Overview This is a 6-month contract (with strong potential to convert to a permanent role), reporting into the Head of Innovation – Clients High Speed (HS1). The role will play a key part in driving the innovation agenda across the HS1 asset base, with a focus on reducing manual maintenance activity and introducing automation and emerging technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Key Objectives • Drive automation of manual inspection and maintenance activities • Support delivery of efficiency and performance targets across HS1 • Translate emerging technologies into scalable operational solutions • Contribute to innovation-led transformation within asset management and maintenance Core Projects / Areas of Focus • Vision & Camera Technology o Deployment of cameras on passenger and engineering trains o Use of tools such as One Big Circle / AiVR for automated visual track inspections or Transmission Dynamics for OLE inspections. • Data & Analysis o Monitoring infrastructure behaviour (e.g. pantograph/OLE interaction, track) through various software with machine algorithms o Supporting data-led maintenance decisions • Drone Technology (Key Focus Area) o Inspection of hard-to-reach assets (e.g. ventilation shafts, steep embank-ments) o Environmental monitoring and reporting o Potential user cases such as vegetation management • Innovation Initiatives o Supporting a range of smaller R&D and digital transformation projects Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Lead and progress innovation projects from concept through to deployment • Act as technical authority/SME within assigned project areas • Engage with maintenance teams, asset managers, and stakeholders • Ensure engineering assurance, safety, and compliance of new technologies • Support business cases and benefits realisation • Attend and contribute to project/stakeholder meetings (not meeting-heavy but regu-lar engagement required) Candidate Profile (Key Requirements) Essential • Experience in introducing or deploying new technologies / innovation projects • Exposure to drones and/or remote condition monitoring solutions • Strong technical/technology mindset (software/systems understanding) • Ability to operate autonomously and engage senior stakeholders • Understanding of working in a regulated engineering environment Desirable • Rail industry experience (engineering / asset management) • Experience with One Big Circle / AiVR / transmission dynamics • Exposure to digital inspection, AI or automation technologies • Candidates do not need to have both rail and tech, however strong technical capabil-ity is the priority if we can’t find both. Qualifications • Degree in Engineering, Technology, Software or Computer Science (desirable) • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred Candidate Drivers / Selling Points • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovation projects within HS1 • Strong hands-on involvement in emerging technologies (drones, AI, automation) • Visibility and impact within a high-profile innovation function • Potential pathway into a permanent role within client High Speed