Senior Operational Technology Project Engineer

Senior Operational Technology Project Engineer – London - £100,000

 

Location: London & Home Counties
Travel: Regional travel required; occasional national and international travel

Package:

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000

40-hour working week

Travel card

30 days holiday, Inc Bank

 

Role Overview

The Senior OT Project Engineer will provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise across Operational Technology systems within complex digital estates. This role is pivotal in defining, integrating, and overseeing OT architecture across high-end infrastructure projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of OT systems and architecture.
• Oversee integration of BMS, energy systems, controls, IoT, and industrial networks.
• Act as a technical authority on OT best practice, standards, and system governance.
• Ensure OT systems align with IT and cyber security requirements.
• Support project delivery from early design through commissioning and operation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and clients at a senior technical level.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of internal OT capability.
• Support fault resolution and optimisation within live operational environments.

 

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with Operational Technology systems at senior level.
• Strong understanding of OT networks, protocols, and system integration.
• Experience operating at the IT/OT interface, including security considerations.
• Background in critical infrastructure, smart buildings, industrial automation, or similar.
• Ability to lead technically complex projects and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Automation, Controls, or related discipline.
• OT, automation, or cyber-related certifications advantageous.