Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
Job Summary
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers – especially vulnerable people.
We offer a diverse range of flexible working career opportunities: roles that are stimulating and rewarding, where you can get involved in ground-breaking work. And it’s important to us that we recruit from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.
Effective use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) are at the centre of our work to bring about a Net Zero energy supply. As the energy sector becomes more digitalised we have a key role to play in ensuring that this is underpinned with best practice and regulation.
As a Senior AI Engineer you’ll be working in our dynamic and growing Data & AI team. It’s a team that’s cross-functional, diverse and knowledgeable. You'll accelerate data driven decision making, digital transformation, and enable AI and self-service analytics across Ofgem. You’ll be responsible for designing, building and deploying data science & AI models to answer strategic business questions using modern data science technologies such as Python, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, Copilot Studio, and Power BI.
In this new role, working closely with the Head of Data Science & AI, you’ll apply data science approaches and AI models across a wide range of energy market data and processes. You’ll embed and launch Data Science & AI models to help inform strategic decisions - assessing current software, architecture and capabilities, sourcing and preparing strategic data sets. You’ll also collaborate in the creation of Data Science & AI Best Practice and provide expertise to other Ofgem departments and external stakeholders. It’s a role that requires an understanding of strategic business initiatives and analysis, data assets, AI Engineering and Data Science product development as well as being able to use data visualisation and storytelling techniques to share conclusions and advise on impacts.
It’s essential that you can bring mathematical, statistical and analytical/research skills, as well as knowledge in the development of data science, machine learning, analytics or statistical data products, including a core data science language. Your professional expertise should be complemented by highly developed communication and presentation skills along with a methodical approach and a keen focus on quality.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
To support the team deliverables, that utilise your expertise to ensure successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams
- Design, develop, test, and deploy Agentic AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft AI Services.
- Develop custom machine learning models, including fine-tunning large language models (LLMs) on Microsoft Azure ML Studio and Azure AI Foundry.
- Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
- Monitor solution performance, optimise workflows, and align AI solutions to business goals.
- Ensure high-quality delivery of responsible AI solutions.
- Collaborate closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.
- Develop AI proof-of-concepts and assist the business with evaluations to measure success and estimate value proposition.
Key Outputs and Deliverables
- AI capability for Ofgem, which may include reusable AI tools and artefacts, such as, project templates, orchestration approaches and workflows to enable AI solutions effectively.
- Expertise on Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Azure AI/ML Services, AI solution development lifecycle, best practices and ways of working.
- High-quality delivery of responsible AI projects for prioritised use-cases.
- AI proof-of-concepts applicable to Ofgem business processes, and estimation of value proposition.
- Technical documentation and training materials for Ofgem colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
To support the team deliverables, that utilise your expertise to ensure successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams
- Design, develop, test, and deploy Agentic AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft AI Services.
- Develop custom machine learning models, including fine-tunning large language models (LLMs) on Microsoft Azure ML Studio and Azure AI Foundry.
- Ensure AI solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
- Monitor solution performance, optimise workflows, and align AI solutions to business goals.
- Ensure high-quality delivery of responsible AI solutions.
- Collaborate closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.
- Develop AI proof-of-concepts and assist the business with evaluations to measure success and estimate value proposition.
Key Outputs and Deliverables
- AI capability for Ofgem, which may include reusable AI tools and artefacts, such as, project templates, orchestration approaches and workflows to enable AI solutions effectively.
- Expertise on Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Azure AI/ML Services, AI solution development lifecycle, best practices and ways of working.
- High-quality delivery of responsible AI projects for prioritised use-cases.
- AI proof-of-concepts applicable to Ofgem business processes, and estimation of value proposition.
- Technical documentation and training materials for Ofgem colleagues.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven hands-on experience in Agentic AI development and automation using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Azure AI Foundry. (Lead criteria)
- Understanding of data science concepts, AI / ML models, automation workflows, and agentic orchestration to enhance business processes. (Lead criteria)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform concepts, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Dataverse. (Lead criteria)
- Able to achieve and maintain SC clearance, which includes residency in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. (Lead criteria)
- Experience tunning LLMs on Microsoft Azure ML Studio / Azure AI Foundry and applying Generative AI and prompt engineering techniques.
- Strong understanding of AI governance, observability, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and responsible AI solutions.
- Microsoft certified: Azure AI Engineer, or equivalent experience.
Desirable Criteria
- Software engineering experience.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly M365, Power Platform, and Azure.
- Experience integrating Copilot Studio with Azure AI Foundry solutions.
- Cyber security awareness.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 17th November 2025
