Project Engineer/Technical Engineer

ARM
Stratford And New Town, London, E15 1XQ, United Kingdom
Today
£450 – £470 pd

Salary

£450 – £470 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
18 May 2026 (Today)

Project Engineer / Technology Engineer - HS1 Rail Infrastructure

6-Month Contract | Potential Permanent Opportunity

Reporting to: Head of Innovation - Network Rail High Speed (HS1)

Inside IR35

£450 to £470 per day (Umbrella rate).

Hybrid - Location Stratford London.

We are seeking a technically strong Project Engineer / Technology Engineer to support innovation projects across the HS1 asset base. The role will focus on automation, digital technologies, and improving maintenance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver innovation and technology projects across HS1

Support automation of inspection and maintenance activities

Implement emerging technologies and digital solutions

Drive operational efficiency and asset performance improvements

Engage with engineering, operations, and external technology partners

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience delivering technology or innovation projects

Exposure to drones and/or remote condition monitoring

Strong technical mindset with software/systems understanding

Ability to work autonomously and engage senior stakeholders

Experience working in a regulated engineering environment

Desirable

Rail, infrastructure, or asset management experience

Exposure to AI, automation, digital inspection, or smart technologies

Knowledge of One Big Circle, AiVR, or Transmission Dynamics

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Technology, Software, or Computer Science (desirable)

Chartered Engineer status, or working towards, preferred

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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