AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate

Birmingham City University is looking to appoint a high calibre graduate as an AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate in the BCU’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment and the Department of Computer Science within the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering (ABCE).

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with leading academics at Birmingham City University, to apply knowledge and technical innovation, delivered on site at the company.

The AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate will be supervised and mentored by both a lead academic and academic supervisor academics from BCU’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment and the Department of Computer Science within the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Engineering and Computing as well as a company supervisor located at Lime Green Products Limited whose aim is to assist the Associate to deliver the knowledge into Lime Green Products Limited and successfully deliver the 24-month KTP project on behalf of Lime Green Products Limited and Birmingham City University.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate will work on:

• Distilling tacit and explicit staff knowledge into a structured, AI-driven system.
• Building Architecture/building services RAG System and developing LLM tailored to LGP’s products, existing and emerging regulatory standards and heritage construction expertise.
• Implementing multimodal guardrails (text and image) to ensure safe, accurate and brand-compliant outputs adds additional complexity for architecture.
• Integration with the company’s CRM, website and training platforms involves a deep understanding of software engineering and AI deployment for Architecture/building services.
• Lead the delivery of the KTP project from inception through implementation.
• Conduct research into AI, LLMs, generative AI, and digital transformation within architecture.
• Design and develop AI-powered tools and workflows aligned with business objectives.
• Build and evaluate prototype systems for Architecture using modern AI frameworks and technologies.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, technical specialists, and academic researchers.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement, workshops, and training LGP staff in the effective use of the generative LLM tool, as well as modern GenAI products of value.
• Ensure ethical, secure, and responsible deployment of advance AI technologies.
• Disseminate project outcomes through reports, presentations, and publications where appropriate.
• Perform administrative tasks relevant to the project as the line manager assigns.

The AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate will be expected to interact with the senior management, suppliers and clients of the company as well as BCU academics. The AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate must also be adept at applying their knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible, with an ability to solve problems and create innovative solutions.

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements:

• Intricate knowledge of Architecture and Built Environment disciplines is essential
• A minimum 2:1 or first-class undergraduate qualification in either:
• Architecture or closely related discipline with a passion for technology and AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of Architecture/building services with an AI/Computer Science degree.
• Demonstratable experience with LLMs such as: OpenAI GPT models, Gemini, Claude, or other foundation models.
• Understanding of data analysis, information systems, or digital transformation projects.
• Experience with architecture software / processes / building systems and CRMs.

Desirable Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD (awarded or near completion) in Architecture/AI/Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of AI risk frameworks and model governance.
• Evidence of Python development skills. Proficiency in software development using several programming languages such as Python, C#, in a commercial environment.
• Understanding of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and Vector databases.
• Knowledge of LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex with MLOps or LLMOps experience.
• Working experience in design and implementing architectural data with AI/LLM models

Personal Skills

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to take a proactive role in delivering the proposal’s work plan successfully.
• Practical interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and industrial partners.
• Excellent communication skills to express ideas adequately and articulate complicated matters between the academics and the company project team members either orally or in writing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills, along with being adept at applying knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible.
  – Strong project management skills.

Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place week commencing 7th September 2026.

For further information, please get in touch with Professor Iain Rice at Iain.Rice@bcu.ac.uk or Dr Debashish Das at Debashish.das@bcu.ac.uk or Katriona Byrne at Katriona.Byrne@bcu.ac.uk

The project focuses on developing an AI-enabled knowledge and engagement platform consisting of Guardrails, LLMs, RAG, Data Structures, and Human Factors that transforms how to deliver technical advice, customer support and training. The project will combine AI, architecture and sustainable materials expertise to create a safe, intelligent system advancing digital innovation within the eco-construction sector.