Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience developing and deploying ML models in production settings
• Masters or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field
• Strong expertise in Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn
• Demonstrated depth in model design, optimization, and evaluation beyond standard off-the-shelf approaches
• Strong intuition for model failure modes, generalization, and real-world performance trade-offs
• Proven ability to independently scope, execute, and deliver high-impact ML initiatives
• Clear communicator who can explain complex modelling decisions and trade-offs to diverse stakeholders
• Background in optimization, simulation, or physics-informed ML
• Experience applying ML in engineering-heavy domains such as civil, HVAC, mechanical, or energy systems
• Track record of mentoring or technically leading ML initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of advanced AI/ML models that deliver measurable impact in the engineering domain
• Own the end-to-end modelling lifecycle, from problem formulation and feature strategy to validation and production handoff
• Tackle complex, ambiguous problems and translate them into scalable ML solutions
• Design robust experimentation frameworks and define evaluation methodologies that ensure real-world performance
• Collaborate closely with MLOps to productionize models while focusing on modelling excellence and performance optimization
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and domain experts to embed AI capabilities into our SaaS platform

Technologies:

• AI
• MLOps
• PyTorch
• Python
• TensorFlow
• Support
• Network

More:

We are AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering a better world through work that helps people and communities thrive. Our AI Engineering team builds AI-driven technology that transforms how infrastructure and buildings are designed and engineered, reducing waste, cutting CO₂, and making the built environment more efficient and sustainable. We offer the scale and resources of a leading engineering firm with the speed and ownership of a lean, highly technical team. This is a full-time, mid-senior role in Information Technology within the construction industry. Our hiring process includes a screening call, take-home challenge, technical and cultural interview, whiteboard interview, and culture fit meeting. We offer comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans. We are committed to growth, collaboration, and meaningful real-world impact, and newly hired employees are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

last updated 36 week of 2026