AI Lead, Infrastructure + Energy

Smec

The Role

Overview

Lead AI strategy and integration for infrastructure and energy business

Key Responsibilities

  • ai innovation
  • ai adoption
  • strategy execution
  • sustainability impact
  • infrastructure ai
  • global collaboration

Tasks

-Foster Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with global and crossline AI teams to scale solutions, enhance performance, and embed a culture of innovation. -Drive AI Adoption & Capability Development: Champion AI integration across functions, enabling teams to leverage AI tools and methodologies effectively. -Lead AI Strategy & Execution: Define and implement the business line AI roadmap in alignment with the Global AI Studio and enterprise governance frameworks. -Drive meaningful impact in sustainability and operational excellence. -Shape the future of AI in critical infrastructure and energy sectors. -Work with global AI experts and cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

  • thought leader
  • advanced degree
  • llms
  • data engineering
  • 10+ years
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Distinction: Recognised thought leader or subject matter expert in AI-driven transformation. -Communication: Exceptional ability to bridge technical and business domains with clarity, influence and momentum. -Education: Advanced degree in AI, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. -Knowledge: Strong understanding of LLMs, data engineering, AI ethics, and business process automation. -Experience: 10+ years leading digital or AI transformation initiatives within complex organisations with an engineering design lens. -Expertise: Proven success delivering AI/ML or data-driven solutions from R&D to enterprise scale. -Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and mobilise cross-functional teams and practitioner communities.

The Company

About Smec

-SMEC's expertise spans across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality solutions for infrastructure, transportation, energy, and more. -The company has a strong focus on innovative project delivery, with a diverse portfolio ranging from large-scale infrastructure projects to urban development. -Notable projects include major transport networks, renewable energy facilities, and sustainable urban developments. -The company is known for its commitment to excellence in technical expertise, sustainable practices, and delivering results that drive progress in both developed and emerging markets.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy

Roads and Highways

Rail and Metro

Aviation

Hydropower

Renewable Energy

Urban Development

Infrastructure

Architectural

Engineering

Planning

Survey

Project Management