AI & Data Engineer (KTP Associate position) at University of Salford

Salford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

42000.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Optical Character Recognition, Database Management, Chatbot Development, Compliance Automation, Sustainability Validation, Building Information Modeling, User-Centric Design, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Data Structuring, AI Development, Software Integration, Organizational Skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Computer Science/Data Science graduate to fast‑track their career through a prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Salford and TSK Group, one of the UK’s leading workplace strategy, design, and build organisations. The successful candidate will lead the development of the UK’s first AI‑powered product data platform for workplace design and build, a transformative system that automates sourcing, structuring, and validating product information across furniture, finishes, and building systems. TSK are a strategy, design and build experts. Our team creates and delivers inspiring workplaces, making work amazing for people and businesses. We help organisations turn groundbreaking ideas into reality, by delivering high quality, professional work at every stage of the Design and Build process. Over the past 25 years TSK have built a reputation for being a trusted and respected partner that genuinely cares about improving workplaces for people. What sets us apart is the quality of our people and our ability to bring together different perspectives and areas of expertise to deliver solutions that meet the particular needs of our clients. This KTP will be central to TSK’s strategic aim of becoming a national leader in sustainable, data‑driven workplace design, embedding cutting‑edge AI capability inside the business. You will work full‑time at TSK Group’s Salford Quays headquarters whilst collaborating closely with academics from the University of Salford’s AI research group. Note this opportunity may close early depending on application volumes. Key Responsibilities You will lead the technical development of a bespoke AI‑powered platform capable of: * Extracting structured data from supplier documents using ML/NLP/CV (Computer Vision)/OCR * Building a scalable product database and knowledge layer * Developing agentic‑based chatbot tools * Automating compliance, sustainability validation, and finishes schedules * Integrating outputs with BIM workflows (e.g. Revit) and TSK’s internal systems * Supporting user‑centric design, change management, and adoption across TSK This is a multifaceted challenge requiring strong technical, organisational, and communication skills. You will work directly with TSK’s Digital Transformation, Design, and Sustainability teams, ensuring the solution fits real-world operational workflows. About KTP The Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme is one of the UK’s largest graduate recruitment and development programmes, offering: * A unique industry‑embedded role of strategic importance to the host company * Competitive salary * Dedicated academic supervision from AI specialists * Professional development - A £6,000 personal development budget over and above your salary * Supportive mentoring, training, and leadership development * Flexible working * A rewarding career Job Description [https://iahgme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:237695CD8D3A55990EDBCECA9F0FF7EE&fldBrowsingMode=contribution] Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development. All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you. At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.

Responsibilities

You will lead the technical development of an AI-powered platform that automates sourcing, structuring, and validating product information. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the solution fits operational workflows.