KTP Associate: Advanced & Digitalised Construction

Economics Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Ride to work/EV scheme

Job summary

University of Manchester invites applications for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate in Advanced and Digitalised Construction. The 36-month project partners with Patented Housing ltd to optimise prefabrication processes using advanced manufacturing, aiming to enhance efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability.

The role involves developing simulation models, optimizing workflows, and disseminating findings through journals, reports and workshops, with collaborations across

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Construction or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in modelling, simulation, and optimisation of industrial workflows and processes, especially in advanced manufacturing and/or prefabricated construction
• Proficiency in systems design and optimisation, programming, and practical implementation, with a focus on advanced manufacturing in construction
• Strong skills in simulation methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation models by creating and validating advanced simulation models to replicate dynamic prefabricated construction sites
• Enhance prefabricated construction processes by identifying areas of inefficiency, safety risks and design mitigation strategies, and align them with industry standards
• Optimise task allocation by designing strategies to streamline task design and allocation to improve safety, productivity, and environmental sustainability
• Collaborate with stakeholders by engaging with academics and industry partners to refine models, strategies, and project outputs
• Disseminate project findings by publishing results in academic journals, generate industry reports, and lead workshops

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

AI/ML

IoT devices

Digital twins

Sensors

Job description

University of Manchester invites applications for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate in Advanced and Digitalised Construction. The 36-month project partners with Patented Housing ltd to optimise prefabrication processes using advanced manufacturing, aiming to enhance efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability.

The role involves developing simulation models, optimizing workflows, and disseminating findings through journals, reports and workshops, with collaborations across