AI and Automation Engineer

Do you want to join a high-impact transformation programme and shape the future of AI at the heart of the UK gas industry. Are you passionate about automation and machine learning? This one's for you.About the company This organisation plays a critical role in the UK gas market, acting as the Central Data Service Provider and overseeing the delivery of essential data services. While operating in a regulated environment, the team embraces a start-up mindset, using data and automation to solve complex industry challenges.What you'll be doing This is a hands-on engineering role with strategic potential. You'll work on cutting-edge AI/ML solutions and help the business realise tangible, data-driven outcomes. You'll:

• Design, build and deploy AI and automation tools across the business
• Partner with architecture teams to embed AI in core services
• Develop data mining techniques for structured and unstructured data
• Drive innovation and identify emerging use cases for AI/ML
• Translate technical concepts for stakeholders across varying levels of digital maturity
• Champion ethical AI practices and ensure responsible development

You'll also play a key role in major transformation projects, shaping the way AI supports operations across the energy landscape.What we're looking for We'd love to see:

• A degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP
• Understanding of APIs, data pipelines, and automation tools
• Awareness of AI governance and ethical frameworks

But above all, we want someone curious, collaborative, and keen to shape how AI is embedded into a future-focused organisation.What's in it for you? Alongside a salary of up to £45,000 and a discretionary 10% bonus and hybrid working, you'll benefit from:

• Pension contribution up to 12%
• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays + the ability to buy more
• Private medical insurance for you and your family (Bupa)
• Income protection & life assurance
• Health cashback plan (Medicash) + 24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing support
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Annual professional membership paid for
• Ongoing training, development and clear career pathways
• A collaborative, inclusive team with a strong innovation mindset

What's next? If you're looking to make a real difference with AI, working on large-scale projects with long-term impact, we'd love to hear from you.We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.