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AI Engineer

Salary
Location Birmingham
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

As part of our continued investment in AI and emerging technologies, we are looking for an AI Engineer to join our growing Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about applied AI and looking to make a real impact across a multi-disciplinary business.

The Role:
Working closely with our Head of Technology Delivery and wider Technology team, you will support the design, prototyping and implementation of AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value.

As Ridge develops its AI strategy and roadmap, you will play an important role in helping to deliver innovative solutions across the business. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of AI initiatives, supporting projects that include intelligent automation, Copilot-enabled workflows, advanced analytics and emerging machine learning capabilities.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone curious about new technologies, including AI agents, and comfortable working at both a conceptual and detailed level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support stakeholders in translating business requirements into AI-driven solutions
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI technologies, including Copilot, automation and agentic workflows
  • Assist in the development and testing of AI models, prompts and workflows
  • Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of AI use cases
  • Support the implementation of AI solutions, including low-code/no-code platforms and Copilot Studio
  • Contribute to building business cases and documenting proposed solutions
  • Work with data to support analysis, model inputs and validation
  • Produce technical documentation, user guidance and support adoption activities
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful project outcomes
  • Present findings and outputs in a clear and structured manner

About You:
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in AI and technology, who enjoys problem-solving and bringing ideas to life.

You will have:

  • Experience in an AI, data, technology or business analysis role
  • A demonstrable interest in AI technologies, including LLMs and AI agents
  • Exposure to tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, or similar low-code/no-code platforms
  • Basic to intermediate coding skills (e.g. Python) and an understanding of AI/ML concepts
  • Experience exploring or implementing AI use cases, automation or data-driven solutions
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure AI, AWS or similar
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently where required
  • A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and experiment
  • An awareness of responsible AI principles and ethical use of technology

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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