Senior AI / ML Engineer - Bristol or Bath (hybrid)

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Senior AI / ML Engineer - Bristol or Bath (hybrid) Method Resourcing has partnered with a UK-based organisation that is establishing a new AI-focused research centre across Bristol and Bath. The mission is to build advanced AI/ML capability and real-world impact, supporting nationally significant programmes across industry, government. This is not a product engineering role. It is a research-first, impact-driven AI position, sitting at the intersection of applied research, commercialisation, and national capability building. The Opportunity Working alongside the AI/ML Lead, you will play a senior role in shaping and delivering new research and innovation programmes focused on advanced AI techniques with a clear path toward deployment and commercial relevance. Initial focus areas include: Agentic AI systems Energy systems flexibility Creative industries applications Emerging work across generative AI, reinforcement learning, neuro-symbolic AI, verifiable AI, and MCP-style architectures You will work closely with academic partners, industry collaborators, and funding bodies, translating cutting-edge research into usable systems, IP, and demonstrators. What You'll Do Lead and contribute to original AI/ML research at the forefront of the field Design and advance work in agentic AI, generative models, RL, neuro-symbolic and verifiable AI Build proofs-of-concept and demonstrators using modern AI/ML tooling and architectures Help develop commercial IP from research outputs Collaborate with universities, research labs, and industry partners to turn theory into practice Contribute to and shape R&D funding proposals Influence the wider AI research strategy, helping teams understand where the technology is heading Publish, present, and represent the organisation at conferences and technical forums Mentor junior engineers and researchers, supporting capability growth and hiring Act as a technical authority when engaging with SMEs and enterprise partners What We're Looking For Essential Strong track record of independent AI/ML research Deep understanding of current AI techniques and emerging directions Experience delivering or contributing to funded R&D programmes Ability to manage multiple research initiatives in parallel Confident communicator who can translate between academic research and industrial application Hands-on experience with standard AI/ML tools, platforms, and architectures Highly Desirable Industry experience alongside research background Experience turning R&D into commercial IP Exposure to energy, creative industries, or telecoms Experience working in multi-partner, multi-stakeholder research environments Why This Role Stands Out You will help build a new AI research centre from the ground up in the Bristol/Bath ecosystem Long-term research agenda, not short-term delivery pressure Direct involvement in shaping UK AI capability and national programmes Genuine freedom to explore advanced AI approaches while keeping a line of sight to impact Strong links across academia, industry, and government If you are an AI/ML engineer who enjoys working at the edge of technology, but wants your work to matter beyond prototypes, this is a rare opportunity to be involved in. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT;IT