About this role
Salary: £60,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: Degree in computer science, software engineering, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrable experienceBackground in AI, engineering, data, product, or consultingUnderstanding of AI/LLM capabilities and limitations, and familiarity with AI tools such as LLMs, APIs, MCPs, and RAG systemsAbility to build prototypes using Python, web frameworks, and similar tools, with a good understanding of the idea-to-prototype-to-production lifecycleExperience translating ideas into structured approaches or prototypes, assessing feasibility, and communicating trade-offsExperience working with senior stakeholders to shape solutions (preferred)High-level understanding of cloud platforms, containers, and backend systems (preferred)Exposure to finance, operations, or commercial work (preferred) Responsibilities: Identify and shape AI opportunities across our businessAssess feasibility by balancing technical capability, business value, and complexityDesign and build prototypes, demos, and MVPsTranslate problems into structured approaches and product requirements documentsCollaborate with engineers, product managers, and domain expertsExplore emerging AI models and toolsSupport the lifecycle from concept through production handoverWork flexibly across demos, prototyping, and exploration, including supporting operational challenges, exploring LLM capabilities, participating in workshops and discovery calls, and building proofs of concept and MVPs Technologies: AIBackendCloudSupportLLMPythonRAGWebNetwork More:
We are AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm working with clients to address complex challenges across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our AI Engineering team is a lean, highly technical group backed by the scale, resources, and expertise of a leading engineering firm. We develop AI-driven technology for infrastructure and building design, with the goal of reducing waste and emissions and making the built environment more efficient and sustainable. This full-time associate role sits at the intersection of technology, product, and business, helping shape how AI is applied across AECOM. We offer comprehensive benefits that may include health and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. We provide training and development, opportunities to work on local and global projects, and a collaborative workplace focused on growth. Our hiring process includes a screening call, a take-home challenge, a combined technical and cultural interview, a whiteboard interview, and a culture-fit meeting. Newly hired employees are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer interviews to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
last updated 40 week of 2026