AI Innovation Lead (KTP Associate) (CSRIS1402)

Salary: £42,000 to £52,000 p.a. plus a Personal Development budget of £4,667. 

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.

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 budgetExperience working at the forefront of AI application in a safety-critical engineering environmentHands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of an AI productOpportunity to contribute to academic disseminationAccess to two residential training sessions aimed at developing project management skillsOpportunity to gain both management and academic experiencePotential to fast-track a career in industryAccess to a wealth of academic resourcesAccess to a Travel & Subsistence and Consumables budgetAccess to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK

To explore the post further, or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR

Dr Richard Hodgett

Email: [email protected]

ACADEMIC LEAD

Dr Sajid Siraj

Email: [email protected]

COMPANY SUPERVISOR

John Rigby - Director

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £42,000 to £52,000 p.a.
plus a Personal Development budget of £4,667