Senior Machine Learning Engineer

AECOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s AI Engineering team is hiring a skilled ML engineer to design and deploy AI/ML models that impact engineering projects. You will own the modelling lifecycle from problem framing to production handoff, tackling complex, ambiguous problems with robust experimentation and evaluation.

Join a lean, high-ownership team within a global engineering firm, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and domain experts to embed AI capabilities into our SaaS platform and drive measurable

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and deploying ML models in production settings.
• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
• Demonstrated depth in model design, optimization, and evaluation beyond standard off-the-shelf approaches.
• Strong intuition for model failure modes, generalization, and real-world performance trade-offs.
• Proven ability to independently scope, execute, and deliver high-impact ML initiatives.
• Clear communicator who can explain complex modelling decisions and trade-offs to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced AI/ML models that deliver measurable impact in the engineering domain.
• Own the end-to-end modelling lifecycle — from problem formulation and feature strategy to validation and production handoff.
• Tackle complex, ambiguous problems and translate them into scalable ML solutions.
• Design robust experimentation frameworks and define evaluation methodologies that ensure real-world performance.
• Collaborate with MLOps to productionize models while focusing on modelling excellence and performance optimization.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and domain experts to embed AI capabilities into our SaaS platform.

Skills

ML model deployment

Python

ML frameworks

Model evaluation

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

ML Ops

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Engineering Technology Services Ltd
• Business Line: Corporate
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: Corporate

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

In AECOM’s AI Engineering team your code will directly shape the physical world around us. We build AI-driven technology thatrevolutioniseshow infrastructure and buildings are designed andengineered;reducing waste, cutting CO₂, and making the built environment more efficient and sustainable. This is where software has measurable, real-world impact.

With our AI Engineeringteamwe’ve created a unique setup: a lean, highly technical team with the speed and ownership of astart up, backed by the scale, resources, and domain expertise of one of the world’s leading engineering firms.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. We are leading the industry’s AI transformation, and with our people and technology we deliver excellence and innovate with impact.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams to solve the world’s most complex challenges. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

What You’ll Do

• Leadthe design and development of advanced AI/ML models that deliver measurable impact in the engineering domain
• Ownthe end-to-end modelling lifecycle — from problem formulation and feature strategy to validation and production handoff
• Tacklecomplex, ambiguous problems and translate them into scalable ML solutions
• Designrobust experimentation frameworks and define evaluation methodologies that ensure real-world performance
• Collaborateclosely withMLOpsto productionize models while focusing on modelling excellence and performance optimization
• Partnerwith product managers, engineers, and domain experts to embed AI capabilities into our SaaS platform
  

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Provenexperience developing and deploying ML models in production settings
• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field
• Strong expertise in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g.,PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Demonstrated depth in model design, optimization, and evaluation beyond standard off-the-shelf approaches
• Strong intuition for model failure modes, generalization, and real-world performance trade-offs
• Proven ability to independently scope, execute, and deliver high-impact ML initiatives
• Clear communicator who can explain complex modelling decisions and trade-offs to diverse stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Backgroundin optimization, simulation, or physics-informed ML
• Experienceapplying ML in engineering-heavy domains (civil, HVAC, mechanical, energy systems)
• Trackrecord of mentoring or technically leading ML initiatives

Additional Information

Our Hiring Process

• Take-home challenge: A hands-on task to assess your problem-solving and technical skills
• Combined technical and cultural interview (in-person)
• Whiteboard Interview: 1-hour with 2 of our engineers to discuss your solution to the take-home challenge
• Culture fit:30-minutemeeting with our leadership team

Why Join Us?

• Work on real-world problems where AI creates measurable impact.
• Be part of a team where your work matters, and your ideas become real.
• Collaborate with sharp, driven colleagues in a culture of trust, ownership, and high standards.
• Contribute to making the built environment smarter and more sustainable.

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits,perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employeeassistanceprogram, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is aFortune 500firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com .

What makes AECOMa great placeto work

You will be part of aglobalteam that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. Withcutting-edgetechnology and a network of experts,you’llhave the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand yourtechnicalexpertiseand leadership skills, helping you build the careeryou’vealways envisioned. Here,you’llfind a welcoming workplace built on respect,collaborationand community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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