Job Title: Data and AI Engineer (KTP Associate)
Ulster University and Michael Nugent Ltd
School: School of Computing
Location: Michael Nugent Ltd, 2 Tandragee Road, Pomeroy,
Salary: £37,000 – £42,000 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 23:20
Full-time / Fixed-Term for 27 months
Reference Number: 044106
– THE BUSINESS –
Michael Nugent Ltd operates across the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering and construction sectors throughout Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and the Republic of Ireland. The company delivers large-scale, technically complex projects across commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, life sciences, heritage and residential markets, collectively representing a multi-billion-pound annual regional opportunity.
– THE ROLE –
Michael Nugent Ltd, in partnership with Ulster University, has established a 27-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project and is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Data and AI Engineer graduate to work as a KTP Associate to oversee the development of a unified data and reporting platform that will integrate business systems through Business Central and Power BI, automate data flows, deliver role-specific dashboards and management reporting, enhance visibility of project performance and profitability, and apply data-driven forecasting techniques to improve labour and material estimating for future tenders.
– KTP PROJECT DESCRIPTION –
Michael Nugent Ltd has recently implemented Microsoft Business Central and is now seeking to unlock the full value of its operational data. This KTP project will develop an integrated reporting and decision-support capability that improves visibility of project performance, supports data-driven decision-making, and enhances estimating processes across the business.
The Associate will design and implement data integration solutions, develop role-specific dashboards and KPI reporting tools, and create AI-enabled models that use historical project data to support labour and material estimating for future tenders. The project provides a unique opportunity to work on challenges involving data integration, business intelligence, machine learning and software development within a real commercial environment.
Working at the interface between industry and academia, the Associate will help deliver innovative digital capabilities that support business growth, operational efficiency and improved commercial performance.
– BENEFITS –
This KTP project provides a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to a real industry challenge whilst benefiting from industrial and academic supervision and mentoring from Ulster Universitys experts, Dr Glenn Hawe and Dr Shuai Zhang, who will enhance your technical expertise in machine learning and data analytics. As a KTP Associate, you will also acquire new skills in strategic leadership that can help to supercharge your career. Additional benefits include:
– Generous £14k Training, Development, equipment & Travel Budget dedicated to project delivery, which includes but is not limited to training and courses to enhance research skills as well as critical networking with key players in the field, specific project equipment, etc.
– FREE formal management training and development
– FREE University postgraduate part-time study opportunities at Ulster University (where appropriate)
– 10% Associate development time built into work plan
– Opportunity to work with academics to develop scientific articles to be published in peer-reviewed, world-class academic journals
– Competitive salary
– Enhanced skills and experience that are marketable and highly transferable
– KTPs accelerate careers
– ABOUT YOU –
Applicants should hold an honours degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline at 2:1 or above.
The Associate should have good skills and experience in two or more of the following areas:
– SQL, database design, data modelling, ETL, data pipelines
– Data visualisation or business intelligence tools, e.g. Power BI
– Programming for data analysis, machine learning or software development, e.g. Python
Further information can be found in the Candidate Briefing Document via the apply button.
The appointment will be for a period of 27 months, and although the post is administratively linked to the University, the Associate will be based at the Companys premises in Pomeroy. Successful completion of the KTP may lead to a new position within the company partner at the end of the project period.
Both Michael Nugent Ltd and Ulster University are Equal Opportunities employers.
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