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Data Developer AI/ML Opportunity - Manchester, United Kingdom

Join Our Client's Innovative Team

Are you driven by AI, machine learning, and data-driven impact? Join a leading construction and infrastructure company's IT team on a contract basis in Manchester. You'll contribute to a cutting-edge R&D project focused on reducing construction and demolition waste through through the use of machine learning, AI and intelligent solutions. Help shape a more sustainable future with innovative data tools and technologies.

Details:

📍 Hybrid (1 day onsite) | 🕒 9-Month Contract | 🌍 UK/EU Focus

Your Key Responsibilities

Enhance and expand an existing waste prediction tool using Machine Learning and data analytics to progress it to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6/7.
Develop a comprehensive functional specification for a Materials Data Bank (MDB) - a digital resource to optimise material selection while minimising waste.
Design and implement APIs to seamlessly integrate the waste prediction too with BIM platforms and other digital systems
Conduct a full review of data sources related to waste generation and identify opportunities for predictive modelling

Collaborate with academic and industry partners, including universities and real-world demonstrators

Contribute to research publications, conference presentations, and technical documentation

Skills You'll Bring to the Role

Machine Learning Expertise: Harness the power of ML to innovate and improve tools and systems.
Data Analytics: Leverage analytical skills to interpret and manipulate complex datasets to derive actionable insights.
API Design and Implementation: Build robust and efficient APIs to ensure system compatibility and integration.Don't miss this exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of impactful technology. Be part of an environment that values innovation and excellence. Apply today to make a difference!

Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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