Job Details
- Salary: £38,000pa to £50,000pa depending on skills and experience
- Contractual hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Basis: Full Time
- Job category/type: Academic/Research
- Job reference: REQ000729
- Post Title: Software Developer with AI in Modern Construction – KTP Associate
- SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science (SPECS)
- FTE: 1 full-time equivalent (37.5 hours per week)
- Duration of Contract: Fixed term of 35 months
- Annual Leave: 24 days plus standard public holidays; 3–5 days set aside for office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Location: Company, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB and Ultrapanel Building Technology Ltd., Enterprise Works, Salthill Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1PE
About the Programme
This position is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme funded by Innovate UK. A KTP is a 3‑way collaboration between a graduate (or post‑graduate), a business (or NGO) and a university or research institution. As a KTP Associate, you will lead and deliver an innovation project with Ultrapanel, a subsidiary of the Ultraframe Group. The project will advance design‑to‑manufacturing technologies for off‑site construction and contribute to industry standards. You will receive management skills training and a £5,833 training budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the KTP innovation project in collaboration with Ultrapanel and academic supervisors.
- Develop a digital solution to enhance the manufacturing and assembly process, aiming to improve productivity, reduce material waste, and enable greater standardisation across building types.
- Collect and analyse data, design and organise the project, and contribute to peer‑reviewed papers and presentations.
- Disseminate project results and outputs, ensuring high‑quality collated and written final deliverables.
- Participate in the academic life of the School through seminars and related events.
Qualifications & Experience
- Technical experience in software development and AI, with knowledge of data engineering, integration, and API usage preferred.
- Experience in leading or actively participating in a project during placement or employment.
- Understanding of business functions and the ability to work to deadlines independently and as part of a team.
- Minimum education: Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, a closely related subject, or relevant discipline.
Benefits
- Annual leave plus public holidays, with contingency days for office closure.
- £5,833 training budget for management skills training.
- Discounted Sports Village memberships.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document.
Other Information
- Appointment may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
- Applicants requiring a work visa must have UK right to work covering the entire project duration; sponsorship considered after selection.
- Successful applicant must be available to start work by 19 December 2026.
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