At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of AI Engineers to revolutionise AI use in the energy sector.
- Company: Major Energy & Trading firm with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay up to £900/day, flexible working, and long-term contract opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how AI transforms energy trading and operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI engineering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Lead AI Engineer / Head of AI to join a major Energy & Trading firm operating across physical and derivatives markets, with exposure to refineries, plants and renewable energy assets. You’ll lead an existing team of 3 AI Engineers and act as the senior AI SME across the business, working directly with traders, commercial teams, technology and senior leadership. This is much more than an AI engineering role. You’ll help define how AI is used across the entire organisation, from Front Office trading and physical asset optimisation through to Risk, Operations and Back Office.
The business already has numerous AI ideas, but many are focused on automation. Your role will be to push the thinking further - identifying where AI can fundamentally change how the business operates, makes decisions and generates revenue.
You’ll have significant exposure to Energy Trading, Front Office, Physical Assets, Quant/ML, Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, Strategy and senior stakeholder engagement.
As the Lead AI Engineer you will help influence how AI can impact:
- Price, demand & renewable forecasting
- Trading signal and opportunity identification
- Physical asset & generation optimisation
- Predictive maintenance
- AI agents and intelligent automation
Head of Artificial Intelligence employer: VirtueTech Recruitment Group
Join a leading global energy trading business that prioritises innovation and employee development. With a collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects while benefiting from continuous learning and growth in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, this role offers unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability.
Contact Details:
VirtueTech Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
