AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate - 24 Months Fixed Term in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

The AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate will work on:

• Distilling tacit and explicit staff knowledge into a structured, AI-driven system.
• Building Architecture/building services RAG System and developing LLM tailored to LGP’s products, existing and emerging regulatory standards and heritage construction expertise.
• Implementing multimodal guardrails (text and image) to ensure safe, accurate and brand‑compliant outputs adds additional complexity for architecture.
• Integration with the company’s CRM, website and training platforms involves a deep understanding of software engineering and AI deployment for Architecture/building services.
• Lead the delivery of the KTP project from inception through implementation.
• Conduct research into AI, LLMs, generative AI, and digital transformation within architecture.
• Design and develop AI‑powered tools and workflows aligned with business objectives.
• Build and evaluate prototype systems for Architecture using modern AI frameworks and technologies.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, technical specialists, and academic researchers.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement, workshops, and training LGP staff in the effective use of the generative LLM tool, as well as modern GenAI products of value.
• Ensure ethical, secure, and responsible deployment of advanced AI technologies.
• Disseminate project outcomes through reports, presentations, and publications where appropriate.
• Perform administrative tasks relevant to the project as the line manager assigns.

The role requires the successful candidate to develop the following:

• Review the company’s existing AI digital environment and determine AI‑based business requirements.
• Design a Shared Data Store that facilitates multiple users, applications, and systems to access the data simultaneously and complete the distillation of knowledge.
• Implementing a novel algorithm to embedding and vectorising the data.
• Design the optimum combination of AI Language Modules to meet the needs of Company’s customer base.
• Designing and engineering the prompt palette to anticipate enquiries and respond to users.
• Applying Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) framework for designing Small as well as Large Language Models, integrating with the data store.
• Designing and embedding the multimodal Guardrail architecture.
• Testing and preparing the system for deployment.
• Engaging and supporting the embedding of the new knowledge.
• Navigate competing demands and ensure effective knowledge transfer.

The AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate will be expected to interact with the senior management, suppliers and clients of the company as well as BCU academics. The AEC Solution Architect (AI/LLM Developer) KTP Associate must also be adept at applying their knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible, with an ability to solve problems and create innovative solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Intricate knowledge of Architecture and Built Environment disciplines is essential.
• A minimum 2:1 or first‑class undergraduate qualification in either Architecture or closely related discipline with a passion for technology and AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of Architecture/building services with an AI/Computer Science degree.

Desirable Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD (awarded or near completion) in Architecture/AI/Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of AI risk frameworks and model governance.
• Evidence of Python development skills.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in software development using several programming languages such as Python, C#, in a commercial environment.
• Understanding of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and Vector databases.
• Knowledge of LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex with MLOps or LLMOps experience.
• Working experience in design and implementing architectural data with AI/LLM models.

Personal Skills

• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and able to take a proactive role in delivering the proposal's work plan successfully.
• Practical interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and industrial partners.
• Excellent communication skills to express ideas adequately and articulate complicated matters between the academics and the company project team members either orally or in writing.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and computational skills, along with being adept at applying knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible.
• Strong project management skills.

Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place week commencing 7th September 2026.

For further information, please get in touch with Professor Iain Rice at Iain.Rice@bcu.ac.uk or Dr Debashish Das at Debashish.Das@bcu.ac.uk or Katriona Byrne at Katriona.Byrne@bcu.ac.uk.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

Further Details:

• Location: Birmingham
• Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 Per Annum
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract Type: Fixed‑Term/Contract
• Placed On: 6th July 2026
• Closes: 9th August 2026
• Job Ref: ABCE26047