Lead AI Engineer (KTP Associate)
Milton Keynes £70,000 - £80,000


Job sector
Digital and Technology
Job function
AI Engineering
Job duration
30 months
Application closing date
27/10/2025
Job description
This position is initially for a 30 month fixed term contract, employed by The Open University, but working day to day within Clearview Intelligence Ltd (Clearview). The postholder will be expected to be based 3 days a week at Clearview’s head office in Milton Keynes to maximise integration with the Research and Development team and business leads.
As a KTP Associate you will also have the opportunity to work with Academic Supervisors from the Knowledge Media Institute at The Open University and enjoy UK and European travel to customer sites and conferences.
The successful candidate will manage this 30-month project and be expected to:
- Familiarise themselves with Clearview’s internal processes
- Design and implement Clearview’s data lake and knowledge management system to support augmented retrieval for AI
- Guide the design of Clearview AI infrastructure, identifying requirements from their customers and defining the AI agent roles for business
- Guide the development of new intelligence services providing direct access to analytics and business reports from the Clearview network of sensor data
- Collaborate in the development of computer vision models for power-efficient vehicle classification and near-miss detection for CCTV
- Train and supervise Clearview staff on chosen AI technologies
- Support the commercialisation of Clearview’s new intelligence service.
- Co-author academic papers and submit the KTP final report.
Project description
This Knowledge Transfer Partnership between The Open University and Clearview Intelligence Ltd (Clearview) will develop an innovative safety sensor solution for low-power, edge computer vision to identify vehicle near-miss events and new AI Infrastructure for Location Intelligence for automatic generation of data-driven reports.
Your role will be to lead and manage this strategic project, helping Clearview acquire the knowledge and capabilities on AI technologies, and to guide their technical team in the implementation and deployment of the AI Infrastructure and Near-miss Models. You will work with the Clearview business team to identify requirements and new business opportunities from their clients while gaining experience in commercialisation and opening new markets.
About the business

Clearview Intelligence Limited (Clearview) has led innovation in traffic management and intelligent transport systems for over 50 years. From pioneering the first automatic traffic counter and solar-powered road studs to advancing Insight AI computer vision and smart solar stud technology, our journey is defined by constant evolution and invention.
Clearview is dedicated to making journeys safer and transportation systems more efficient, utilising innovative products, solutions and expertise to create a better future for all. Their vision is:
- Safer: Improving safety for all users on our transport networks and helping organisations achieve the Vision Zero aims of eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
- Greener: Continue to innovate and deploy sustainable products and solutions to work towards Net Zero for Clearview and for our partners and clients.
- Smarter: Utilise data and technology to improve citizens lives through the use of Smart Mobility solutions.