Principal, Lead Engineer AI (London, GB)
Site
United Kingdom, England, London
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2026-06-01 (Expiry date: 2026-06-10)
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was founded in 1991 when communism was crumbling in Europe and ex-Soviet countries needed support to nurture a new private sector and democracy. Today we invest to help build market economies from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. We are now the largest single investor in our region. Owned by 69 countries and two intergovernmental institutions, we provide project financing for banks, industries and businesses. We also work with publicly owned companies to support privatisation, restructure state-owned firms and improve municipal services. Wherever we are active, we promote policies that bolster the business climate.
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Requisition ID
36775
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Information Technology
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
3 years
Posting End Date
10/06/2026
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The Principal, AI/ML Engineer leads the design, delivery and continuous improvement of AI and ML solutions within their area of responsibility, aligning engineering activities to the Bank's broader AI strategy and long-term objectives. The role combines strong technical leadership with a clear focus on delivery outcomes, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable and aligned to business value.
The Principal operates with a clear understanding of the wider technology landscape, contributing to strategic direction while taking accountability for translating this into practical, high-quality engineering outcomes across squads.
- Leads the definition and execution of AI/ML engineering direction across one or more squads, ensuring alignment with the Bank's AI strategic vision, as set out by the AI Capability Lead, and architectural principles.
- Accountable for shaping and evolving technical approaches for AI/ML systems within their area, ensuring solutions are consistent with agreed patterns, standards and platforms.
- Contributes to the development and adoption of reference architectures for key AI components, including LLMs, vector search and inference services, ensuring solutions are scalable and maintainable.
- Leads technical discovery activities such as proofs of concept, feasibility assessments and vendor evaluations, translating findings into clear recommendations and delivery plans.
- Supports design reviews and technical checkpoints for AI initiatives, ensuring risks are identified early and responsible AI considerations such as fairness, privacy and safety are incorporated into delivery.
- Guides squads in adopting best practices in observability, incident management and service-level design to ensure reliable and resilient AI/ML services.
- Works closely with Product Owners and Platform teams to prioritise and sequence backlogs, balancing delivery of business value with ongoing improvement and technical sustainability.
- Mentors engineers within and across squads, contributing to the development of capability in data and ML engineering and fostering knowledge sharing.
- Engages with senior stakeholders to communicate technical direction, delivery progress and key risks in a clear and structured manner.
- Maintains an understanding of commodity AI solutions and ensures appropriate security and governance guardrails are applied when introducing new capabilities.
Software Design and Development
- Leads the design and delivery of AI/ML solutions within their scope, ensuring high standards of performance, scalability and maintainability.
- Designs and oversees implementation of end-to-end ML workflows, including data pipelines, feature engineering, model development and deployment, working closely with AI architecture roles to ensure alignment with enterprise patterns and standards.
- Oversees the end-to-end AI/ML lifecycle within their scope, from prototyping through to deployment and optimisation.
- Ensures that solutions consider performance, interpretability and appropriate use of AI, in line with organisational standards and expectations.
- Promotes the adoption of modern AI techniques, including machine learning, natural language processing and advanced analytics, where appropriate to business needs.
- Champions effective software engineering practices, including modular design, reuse of components and adherence to coding standards.
- Identifies and drives opportunities to enhance existing solutions or introduce innovation through the application of emerging technologies.
Quality Assurance
- Defines and embeds appropriate testing and validation approaches for AI/ML solutions, including model evaluation and performance testing.
- Ensures that monitoring and benchmarking practices are in place so that models perform reliably and consistently in production.
- Supports the implementation of processes to identify and address model drift, data issues and potential bias.
- Promotes a culture of quality within squads, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
- Represents the team in internal and selected external technical forums where appropriate, contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Operations, Maintenance, Support and Documentation
- Leads the implementation of MLOps practices within their area, supporting efficient model deployment, monitoring and lifecycle management.
- Ensures that CI/CD practices are applied to AI/ML workflows to improve delivery speed and reliability.
- Oversees the ongoing performance of production AI systems within their scope, addressing issues related to scalability and stability.
- Ensures that appropriate documentation is in place for models, datasets and key technical decisions, supporting maintainability and transparency.
Data and Architecture
- Contributes to the evolution of AI/ML architecture within their area, ensuring solutions are scalable, efficient and aligned with enterprise direction.
- Guides the optimisation of data pipelines, feature stores and model serving approaches to support effective AI delivery.
- Supports the evaluation and adoption of cloud-based AI/ML services, ensuring choices are aligned with technical and business requirements.
- Ensures that ethical AI principles and security considerations are embedded in solution design and implementation.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Holds a degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience, with a strong focus on AI and ML systems.
- Brings significant hands-on experience developing and delivering production-grade AI/ML solutions within cloud environments, ideally Azure.
- Proven ability to design, implement and support resilient AI/ML solutions in production environments, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- Demonstrates strong practical experience with Azure-based AI services, including Azure OpenAI, AI Search and AI Studio.
- Well-versed in modern machine learning approaches, MLOps practices and cloud-based AI architectures.
- Proficient in Python, common machine learning frameworks, distributed processing concepts and core MLOps practices.
- Experience designing APIs, building microservices and implementing end-to-end ML pipelines on cloud platforms.
- Demonstrates experience of cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, with experience supporting and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience working with:
- LLM-based solutions, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation techniques and prompt engineering approaches
- Data processing frameworks and platforms, including batch and streaming pipelines
- Practical understanding of MLOps processes, including model lifecycle management, deployment approaches, monitoring and performance optimisation.
- Experience supporting model serving, feature engineering and solution optimisation to meet performance and accuracy requirements.
- Clear understanding of AI ethics, model governance and explainability principles, and their application in delivery.
- Ability to contribute to technical direction and support alignment across teams, working effectively with Product Owners, architects and engineering leads.
- Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals, compliance considerations and cost awareness when delivering AI/ML solutions.
- Fluent in spoken and written English, with an ability to work effectively across diverse and multicultural teams.
- Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring messages to the audience.
- Confident in making informed technical decisions within their scope, considering delivery constraints, risks and longer-term implications.
- Experience contributing to the adoption of coding standards, CI/CD practices and quality approaches within teams.
- Experience contributing to technical documentation, knowledge sharing and internal communities of practice.
- Demonstrates strong team leadership behaviours, supporting and mentoring engineers and contributing to a positive and collaborative engineering culture.
- Experience working with data engineering processes, model training workflows and real-time or near real-time AI solutions.
- Understanding of data governance practices and regulatory considerations relevant to AI/ML delivery.
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
At EBRD, our Values ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Western and Central Europe without Switzerland
Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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- Work with other internal departments to facilitate project development.
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- Track record and experience in the wider water sector with a relevant infrastructure utility company or corporate/project finance group or an IFI and/or a technical consultancy firm with experience of advising IFIs in relation to water sector projects, or organisation of similar expertise.
- Deep know-how in a technical or specialised field built on understanding of theoretical concepts and principles and their organisational context with this knowledge gained through qualification and/or extensive practical experience.
- Experience of carrying out technical due diligence and monitoring of projects in water resources management, drinking water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, bio-resources, blue-green systems, irrigation infrastructure, climate mitigation and adaptation.
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- Broader knowledge of public and private sector markets, the regulated business and regulatory environments that influence EBRD's work in the water sectors.
- Extensive experience of leading and delivering projects to time, cost and quality.
- Experience in working in cross-cultural teams.
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36700
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Banking Sectors
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
2 years
Posting End Date
08/06/2026
Purpose of Job
The Principal Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility hereinafter ?Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility' will primarily support the development of sustainable transport projects, with a focus on electric mobility and low carbon transport, at both national and urban level and in support of the EBRD Green Cities Programme.
The role will cover broad range of transport sectors integrating electric mobility and electrification, comprising both network and autonomous electric systems and including road and rail infrastructure and land-side facilities (ports, airports) and urban transport. Sector coverage shall comprise electric bus vehicles (battery and hybrid electric), construction, expansion or improvement of charging infrastructure, tram or trolleybus fleets, construction, and expansion or improvement of electric rail, metro and light rapid transit fleets and electric ferry and water taxi fleets. It will also cover urban nodes and connectivity with related national transport infrastructure and services, including multi-modal hubs, rail terminals, logistic hubs and dry-ports and terminals.
Investments and related actions shall promote decarbonisation and climate action, notably through modal shift and fleet electrification and including climate adaptation, where relevant and in support of the Green Cities Programme as applicable. The scope shall cover both network and autonomous electric mobility, including rail networks, power supply and charging systems and electrification of fleets and shall also include all related policies, infrastructure, digital systems and services to enhance adoption of electric and low carbon transport modes, including station areas, public realm and urban regeneration as well as ticketing and user information systems. Alongside electrification, the role shall include, where relevant, alternative fuels (notably hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels) and charging infrastructure, together with charge point operators (CPOs) and operating platforms and control and information systems.
The role will span across the complete project cycle, including exploratory, preparation, implementation and subsequent monitoring and include both investments and policy actions.
The Specialist shall work with the other transport specialists within the PPI team, covering national transport, urban transport and electric mobility to ensure a coherent and integrated support for the development of sustainable transport and electric mobility, for the benefit of SIG, and also liaise with other relevant departments on relevant policies, strategies, and action plans.
The Specialist shall also contribute to the programmes and strategic priorities of the Bank, notably the Green City Programme.
Background
- The Sustainable Infrastructure Project Policy & Preparation (SI3P) team is composed of technical, financial and policy specialists; it is tasked with enabling EBRD's Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG) to develop future-ready policies and prepare high-quality projects for clients in line with the Bank's transition mandate. Its annual business volume is in the region of EUR 5 billion.
- EBRD Green Cities is the Bank's flagship programme for the delivery of urban sustainable solutions. In five years over EUR 800 million has been provided in investments to cities from across the Bank's regions to support urban green and sustainable infrastructure, a significant proportion of which is urban transport related. At the heart of EBRD Green Cities is the Green City Action Plans (GCAPs), which define a city's path, both in terms of projects and investments, to a green and sustainable future.
- The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility is a member of the Project Preparation & Implementation (PPI) Unit, which is part of the SI3P team and is accountable for providing timely, authoritative and quality technical advisory for projects in exploratory, preparation and delivery stages. The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility will maintain close links with SIG banking teams and relevant staff from the CSD/SBI where Green Cities is housed, and will serve as a contact point between SIG and CSD on investment delivery and business development where relevant.
- The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility will be involved in the full project preparation cycle for sustainable transport and e-mobility sectors and will also contribute to the relevant plans and policies at relevant stages to support consultants and clients develop the relevant actions that support sustainable transport and electric mobility transition. The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility will work closely with consultants delivering the technical studies to ensure relevant policies and approaches of the Bank are reflected, both from investment and policy perspectives and that subsequent projects follow.
- The Specialist shall work closely with the other transport specialists in the PPI team, notably national transport specialist, senior urban transport specialist and e-mobility specialist, to ensure efficient workload management, knowledge sharing and project development, alongside close and ongoing liaison with other PPI colleagues, all other SI3P units and Banking teams, as needed.
- The Specialist shall contribute to relevant programmes of the Bank, notably Green Cities Programme, including inputs as needed to relevant documents (Green City Action Plans- GCAPs)
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility Specialist is accountable for the preparation and implementation of initiatives related to sustainable transport and electric mobility, falling within the remit of SI3P/PPI and as guided by transport sector specialists, with the objective of increasing the Bank's impact in this area in terms of volume of financing, number of operations, coverage of sectors, energy savings and emissions reductions and innovative financing instruments.
- The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility Specialist shall be able to work across all countries of the Bank, whilst it may be agreed to focus on particular regions or countries, subject to skills and opportunities and coordination with the other transport specialists in PPI.
- The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility Specialist is involved across all stages of the project life-cycle, with a focus on bringing specific technical and business expertise related to technologies and policies to improve the quality and transition impact of these projects, as well as identifying new investment opportunities.
- The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility Specialist shall contribute to all aspects of sustainable transport and electric mobility development, including:
- supporting operation leader (OLs) for business development and preparation of investments in related sectors, including project initiation, feasibility studies, due diligence and design and technical preparation;
- supporting OLs and project teams develop requirements regarding related policies and practices to support project investments, including network planning, project management, information and control systems, accessibility requirements, mobility policies and practices, as applied to project context and within available resources and capacities;
- build on and share experiences of leading and similar cities in sustainable transport and electric mobility practices, technologies, pathways and policies;
- assessing market status and opportunities for increased adoption of sustainable transport and e-mobility, including rail systems, energy supply and charging infrastructure, commercial and funding models including PPP, interoperability, charging standards, operating systems, enabling technologies;
- assessing relevant hybrid technologies, where relevant (in-motion charging, IMC) for the extension of electrified services from existing rail or trolleybus networks to allow off-line running, applicable in many countries of operation of the Bank;
- assessing potential cross-overs with energy sector clients (in particular distribution network operators) for energy grid side management, fast/slow charging grid availability, load optimisation - smart charging, Vehicle to Grid (V2G) where relevant, etc;
- identifying trends and opportunities for digital technology and solutions and assessing their applicability to project context, including passenger and information systems, traffic systems and security, EV automation, smart grid and V2G, operating platforms (charging infrastructure), user service and payment platforms (MaaS -Mobility as a Service etc);
- The Sustainable Transport Specialist - Electric Mobility Specialist shall also contribute to national level policies, engaging with national level authorities including:
- Network planning and policies for development of low carbon modes, including rail sector, maritime and inland waterways and fleet charging and electrification
- National policy frameworks, including inter-alia transport, road, urban plans and strategies, national decarbonisation policies and pathways, EV strategies, regulatory, funding incentives, market engagement policies, sector funding (e.g. loss of fuel tax).
- Support policy and business development surrounding sustainable transport and e-mobility at national and urban levels;
- Identifying and assessing drivers of sustainable transport and electric mobility, including economic, fuel price, market maturity, vehicle fleet compositions, supply chains, energy supply, regulation, funding and incentives, hard-to-abate heavy goods sector, business models;
- Reviews and provides commentary and technical support to policies and plans supported by the Bank, including GCAPs, as they evolve.
- Carries out, supervises and scrutinises technical due diligence in order to appraise technical and commercial viability of projects in preparation and supports challenging projects in portfolio.
- Prepares project related documentation including writing Terms of Reference, budgets, internal Bank approval documentation (CRMs, FRMs) and donor applications etc. providing relevant technical input as necessary.
- Leads by example, bringing new ideas, innovations and concepts into implementable projects, policy dialogue and business strategies covering topics such as management and operation of transport systems, integration and accessibility, digitalisation, climate and green transition etc.
- Develops wider sphere of influence across banking departments and is actively engaged in external forums, associations, that are aligned with the banks current and forward interests.
- Collaborate in funding initiatives in the transport sector to support policy, knowledge sharing and development needs in transport sector, including identification of relevant funding instruments, coordination with other Bank units and provision of analysis and technical expertise for funding submission and follow-up. Where relevant, participate in implementation and monitoring activities.
- Assist in broadening the scope of EBRD's efforts in transport sector by identifying suitable technology solutions, guiding appropriate policy and approaches and developing new projects in areas such as green economy and energy efficiency, transport management and operations, electrification of transport (EV fleets and charging infrastructure), smart technology and digitalisation, including automation, remote sensor methods and data capture (mobile phone, drones etc), road safety initiatives, road tolling and automation, green construction methods and logistics (national and city level).
- Articulate and represent EBRD's activities and directions in events on sustainable transport, dynamically participate in networks and outreach activities, and interact effectively with management, staff, and counterparts in other institutions.
- Provide internal guidance and coaching to colleagues in respect to sustainable transport technologies and practices.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications and skills
- Master's degree preferred (preferably in engineering, management or other related subject) and/or relevant experience applicable to sustainable transport, urban transport and electric mobility
- Understanding of the transport, urban sustainability, energy, environmental and development challenges in the EBRD region or similar environments
- Relevant experience in international development, including relations with multilateral, governmental, city or civil society organisations, or development finance institutions
- Computer literacy, in particular with understanding of modelling and use of Excel.
- Excellent written/oral communication skills in English and preferably in another language of the Bank (French, Russian, or Arabic).
- Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
- Influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills, with both internal and external partners
- Result-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.
Experience and knowledge
- Extensive experience in the planning, preparation, implementation and/or operation of transport project and systems, recognising that broad-based skills, understanding of the business environment in the sector along with range of experience and versatility, are all highly valued
- Extensive experience across a range of sector applications in infrastructure, facilities and fleets covering sustainable transport and e-mobility sectors, including technologies, policies, industry and market practices, sector reform and regulatory aspects, within the context of sustainable mobility goals, transport policy, EV, digitisation, road safety and logistics and climate change.
- Strong experience in preparation of sustainable transport, urban transport and electric mobility projects, including strategic and pre-investment studies, feasibility and due diligence studies, preferably including assignments for EBRD and/or other international financing institutions
- Familiarity with role and requirements of EBRD and/or other international financing institutions
- Project management skills. Proven track record as technical specialist and team manager for project preparation or implementation tasks, consulting and advisory and/or policy development.
- Sound understanding of business and finance principles.
- Good understanding of policy analysis and policy formulation in the areas of transport management, regulation and operations, accessibility, road safety and energy efficiency.
- Experience and familiarity in working within multicultural projects and teams
- Experience in emerging markets, notably SEMED, Sub-Saharan Africa, central and Eastern Europe and/or the CIS
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
At EBRD, our Values ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).
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