KTP Associate

University of Leeds; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£4,667 PD budget

Residential training sessions

Innovate UK mentoring

AI product lifecycle exposure

Access to academic resources

Job summary

BB7 Consulting Limited in Leeds invites applications for a KTP Associate to lead the design and development of an innovative Knowledge Management and Training platform. You will work closely with BB7 and the University of Leeds to apply XAI and ML to improve technical decision-making in fire engineering, while embedding data-driven approaches across the organisation.

Based at BB7's Leeds offices with access to academic facilities, you will benefit from 10% PD time with a £4,667 budget, two

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of a Knowledge Management and Training platform for AI-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with industry and academic partners to bridge knowledge gaps and embed data-driven approaches.
• Deliver the full lifecycle of the AI product within a safety-critical engineering context.

Education

Master's or PhD in Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

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. What are the benefits of being a KTP Associate?

• 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 resourcesAccess to a Travel & Subsistence and Consumables budget
• Access to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK
  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.