AI Strategy & Transformation Leader

Arup; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Head of AI Strategy to shape how the organisation uses artificial intelligence across planning, design, engineering and business operations. You'll partner with technical experts, project teams and senior leaders to identify high-value AI applications and ensure responsible deployment.

This role requires deep domain understanding of AEC workflows, strategic vision, and strong leadership to drive multi-year transformations on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or contributing to digital strategy development on a global scale.
• Understanding of ML Ops concepts, AI governance, and responsible AI requirements.
• High emotional intelligence and skilled at influencing, building trust and alignment
• Strategic thinker with strong understanding of AEC business models, design/engineering workflows, construction operations, and digital delivery.
• Strong foundational understanding of AI/ML principles and familiarity with common AI/ML frameworks and ecosystems
• Ability to translate complex technology trends into a clear and actionable enterprise strategy across technical, operational and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Digital strategy

AI governance

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

AI/ML fundamentals

AEC domain knowledge

Tools

AI/ML frameworks

Job description

Arup is seeking a Head of AI Strategy to shape how the organisation uses artificial intelligence across planning, design, engineering and business operations. You'll partner with technical experts, project teams and senior leaders to identify high-value AI applications and ensure responsible deployment.

This role requires deep domain understanding of AEC workflows, strategic vision, and strong leadership to drive multi-year transformations on a global scale.