KTP Associate

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD budget

AI exposure

Residential training

Mentoring sessions

Travel budget

Academic dissemination

Industry collaboration

Job summary

University of Leeds and BB7 Consulting Limited invite applications for a KTP Associate to lead the design and development of an AI-enabled Knowledge Management and Training platform within the fire engineering sector.

Based primarily at BB7's Leeds offices, you will work closely with industry and academia to bridge knowledge gaps, apply Explainable AI and ML, and accelerate digital transformation with academic and commercial impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with AI/ML methods and data-driven problem solving.
• Ability to work in collaboration with industry and academia.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of an AI-enabled Knowledge Management and Training platform.
• Embed data-driven approaches within the organisation using XAI/ML.
• Collaborate with BB7 Consulting Limited and Leeds University Business School.

Skills

AI/ML

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Analytics/Data Science/CS/Engineering

Job description

As a KTP Associate, you will play a central role in delivering this strategically important project. Working closely with industry professionals and academic experts, you will lead the design and development of the solutions bridging knowledge gaps and embedding advanced data-driven approaches within the organisation.

Benefits

• All KTP Associates spend 10% of their time on Personal Development, making full use of a £4,667 PD budget
• Experience working at the forefront of AI application in a safety-critical engineering environment
• Hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of an AI product
• Opportunity to contribute to academic dissemination
• Access to two residential training sessions aimed at developing project management skills
• Opportunity to gain both management and academic experience
• Potential to fast-track a career in industry
• Access to a wealth of academic resources
• Access to a Travel & Subsistence and Consumables budget
• Access to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK

Salary: £42,000 to £52,000 p.a. plus a Personal Development budget of £4,667.

You will be primarily based at BB7's offices in Leeds, fully embedded within the company, while also benefiting from access to the University of Leeds' facilities, resources, and academic expertise.

Do you hold a Master's or PhD in Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of an innovative Knowledge Management and Training platform designed to enhance knowledge sharing and technical decision-making in the fire engineering industry. The project will leverage Explainable AI (XAI) and Machine Learning (ML) to accelerate skills development, improve consistency, and support digital transformation across the sector.

The University of Leeds is offering a unique opportunity to accelerate your career in industry through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). You will work in collaboration with BB7 Consulting Limited and Leeds University Business School, gaining experience at the interface of academic research and commercial application within one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities.

Established in 2009, BB7 Consulting Limited is a leading consultancy specialising in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Assurance, Fire Risk Management, and façade solutions. The company delivers a full-service approach to complex construction challenges and operates across the full RIBA lifecycle, from concept design through to building operation and maintenance. BB7 holds B Corp status and was shortlisted for Engineering Consultant of the Year at the 2025 Building Awards, reflecting its commitment to high standards and innovation.