SEVERN TRENT
Senior AI Innovation Specialist
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AMP8, our next five-year regulatory period, will see us launch our biggest and most complex investment programme of almost £13bn, of which £6bn will be delivered through our capital programme. This is more than double the size of the AMP7 capital programme and is an opportunity to drive real change.
As part of that transformation, we’re building new capabilities that will help us deliver smarter, faster and more effectively than ever before. One of the boldest is our Capital Delivery AI Transformation Team — a high-profile team created to help unlock major value across AMP8 and AMP9, with an ambition to deliver around £0.5bn of value across the programme.
This team exists to challenge how things have always been done. It brings together agile thinking, emerging technology and practical delivery to create solutions that remove waste, improve speed and unlock better outcomes across capital delivery.
LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT
Are you passionate about turning cutting-edge AI ideas into real-world solutions?
We're looking for a Senior AI Innovation Specialist to help shape the future of innovation by identifying, building and validating AI-driven opportunities that can create significant business impact. Sitting at the forefront of emerging technology, you'll combine hands-on development with innovation leadership, taking ideas from concept to working prototype while exploring new opportunities with start-ups, academia and technology partners.
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What you'll be doing
- Build and rapidly prototype AI solutions using the latest LLMs, agentic frameworks and AI development tools.
- Identify, assess and validate emerging technologies and market opportunities.
- Collaborate with universities, start-ups, incubators and technology partners to bring new ideas to life.
- Lead experimentation and proof-of-concept activities, making evidence-based decisions on which ideas to scale.
- Engage senior stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value.
- Support the development of innovative products and services that deliver measurable outcomes.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Significant experience building software products and AI-enabled solutions.
- Hands-on expertise with generative AI, LLMs, AI agents and rapid prototyping techniques.
- A track record of taking ideas from concept through to adoption.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Experience working with external partners and evaluating emerging technologies.
Desirable
- Experience in infrastructure, utilities, construction or capital projects.
- Knowledge of digital twins, knowledge graphs, BIM or geospatial technologies.
- Background in innovation labs, start-ups or technology consultancy environments.
- Understanding of IP, licensing or commercialising new products and services.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to work at the leading edge of AI innovation, helping shape transformative solutions that can redefine how we operate. You'll have the freedom to experiment, the support to innovate and the chance to make a lasting impact through technology.
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HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 of base salary per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
LET’S GO
We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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