Join Equans, a leading energies and services contractor and a proud member of the global industrial group, Bouygues. With a rich history of excellence in designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide, we are now offering an exciting opportunity for a Head of AI/ML.

 

The Head of AI/ML will develop & lead Equans UK&I's strategic initiative to leverage data science, AI and ML applications across our business, transforming how we deliver services to our government, public sector, industrial and commercial clients.

 

Key activities

 

• Successfully build a high-performing AI/ML and data science team with the technical capabilities needed to deliver value across the business. Establish effective knowledge sharing and professional development processes within the team
• Transform Equans' approach to data through practical improvements in collection, quality, and accessibility, enabling more effective AI/ML and data science implementation across the business
• Demonstrate ability to rapidly progress AI/ML solutions from concept to deployment
• Successfully deploy high-impact AI/ML solutions across different business units, with clear metrics for technical performance and business value
• Deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, service quality, or cost reduction through implemented AI/ML solutions, with documented ROI for each project
• Work across all divisions of Equans UK&I to identify and implement AI/ML solutions that address critical business needs, including building impactful relationships and engagement at both C suite executive and operational level
• Have oversight of multiple concurrent AI/ML implementation projects at various stages of development and deployment
• Collaborate on the development of UK AI/ML strategy, ensure alignment with UK business strategy, and coordinate alignment with individual operating units

 

Skills, qualifications & experience

 

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related technical field
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine learning algorithms, neural network architectures, deep learning frameworks, and Large Language Models. Proven ability to develop, train, and optimise models for production environments
• Strong foundation in statistics, feature engineering, and experimental design. Ability to transform business problems into well-defined data science problems with appropriate evaluation metrics
• Expertise in designing robust deployment frameworks for machine learning models / large language models, monitoring solutions, and performance optimisation.
• Experience establishing best practices, conducting code reviews, and mentoring others in AI/ML development. Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and research for practical business applications
• Demonstrable experience leading successful AI/ML and data science projects from conception through to implementation, with measurable business impact and user adoption.
• Experience in developing, operationalising and commercialising data-driven products or solutions, particularly those leveraging AI/ML technologies

 

What can we offer you? 

 

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 

 

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary 
• 10% bonus
• Car or Car allowance
• Private health
• 5% pension

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 

• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

 

Who are we?

 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

 

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

 

What’s next?

 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

 

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

 

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

 

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.