Job Description
CCL Global is supporting a major UK rail infrastructure organisation in the recruitment of a Senior Technology Engineer to support innovation and digital transformation initiatives across a high-profile transportation asset portfolio.
This position will play a key role in driving automation, remote inspection technologies, AI-enabled monitoring and data-led maintenance strategies across operational rail infrastructure.
Location: London, UK.
Type of Contract: 6 Month contract(Inside IR35) with Strong Potential to Convert to Permanent
Hybrid Working – Minimum 2 Days Per Week Onsite
Reporting into the Head of Innovation, this role will support the deployment of emerging technologies designed to:
Reduce manual maintenance activities, Improve operational efficiency and safety, Support digital transformation initiatives, Enhance asset management and infrastructure monitoring capabilities
Key duties will include:
* Delivery of innovation and automation projects
* Introduction of new technologies into operational environments
* Technical leadership across digital inspection and monitoring initiatives
* Stakeholder engagement with engineering, maintenance and asset teams
* Engineering assurance, compliance and safety reviews
* Development of business cases and benefits realisation
* Project coordination and technical reporting
Core Areas of Focus
Vision & Camera Technology
* Automated visual inspections
* Camera deployment across operational assets
* AI-enabled infrastructure monitoring
Data & Analytics
* Remote condition monitoring
* Data-led maintenance strategies
* Predictive analytics and machine learning applications
Drone Technology
* Inspection of inaccessible infrastructure
* Environmental and vegetation monitoring
* Remote surveying and asset inspection
Innovation & Digital Transformation
* Emerging technology deployment
* Automation initiatives
* Digital asset management improvement projects
Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering, Technology, Software or Computer Science preferred
* Chartered Engineer status advantageous
* Experience introducing or deploying new technologies
* Strong technical or systems-based background
* Experience with drones, remote monitoring or digital inspection technologies
* Ability to work autonomously and engage senior stakeholders
* Experience working within regulated engineering environments
* Rail or infrastructure industry experience
* Exposure to AI, automation or digital inspection systems
* Knowledge of remote inspection technologies and asset monitoring tools
* Asset management or maintenance optimisation experience