Software Developer with AI in Modern Construction (KTP Associate)

You will handle data collection and analysis and contribute on the design and organisation of the project as well as work with academic team members on peer-reviewed papers and presentations. You will be expected to disseminate the results and outputs of the project and ensure the collating and writing of final project are of a high standard. You will take an active part in the academic life of the school through participation in seminars and other similar events.

You will have technical experience in software development and AI, as well as preferably having knowledge of business functions and experience in, either leading or being highly involved in a project through a placement or employment. Ideally, you will have an understanding of data engineering and integration, especially with API. You will be methodical, have good attention to detail, able to work to deadlines as a team and independently.

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme (KTP) funded by Innovate UK (IUK). A KTP is a 3-way collaboration between a graduate (or post-graduate), a business (or not for profit organisation) and a university or research institution. KTPs are designed to deliver an innovation project and bring about lasting, transformative change. As a KTP Associate, you will lead the project with full support from company and academic supervisors, while benefiting from expert coaching and mentoring with one of IUK’s highly experienced Advisers.

The University of Hertfordshire wishes to recruit a dynamic, highly skilled & qualified graduate to lead and deliver a project with Ultrapanel, a subsidiary of the Ultraframe Group, who commercialise its Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) system for the new build housing market, providing a high-performance and cost-effective alternative to timber frames with significant scalability potential. This project will advance innovation in design-to-manufacturing technologies for offsite construction, driving business growth and shaping industry standards. The KTP includes access to management skills training delivered by Ashorne Hill, in addition to a £5,833 training budget.