Clarke is an established and growing specialist façade contractor, delivering high-quality building envelope solutions on complex and technically demanding projects across the UK and Ireland. The company has built a strong reputation for engineering expertise, collaborative working and delivering innovative façade systems for leading clients. As part of its long-term strategy, Clarke is investing in advanced digital capability to transform how façades are surveyed, designed and delivered. This investment places the company at the forefront of digital innovation in façade construction and offers a rare opportunity to shape how a forward-thinking business evolves.
Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, Clarke in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast have an exciting and transformative employment opportunity for a motivated Engineering/Architecture/Digital Construction Technology graduate who will develop and implement a new digital ecosystem, working alongside current business workflows to connect with reality capture technologies and AI-supported processes. Working closely with experienced industry professionals and academic partners, the Associate will lead practical innovation that directly influences live projects and future business growth. This company-based position offers significant responsibility, visibility and the chance to build a lasting impact within a specialist construction business committed to modern methods, sustainability and continuous improvement.
This role is company-based and will be delivered in collaboration with the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s.
Information about the Company partner can be found at: https://mclarke.co.uk/.
Please note that this role may be closed earlier than the stated closing date if a large volume of applications are received.
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
*may be demonstrated through the completion of a module, student project or placement.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. Applicants must adequately evidence how they have gained relevant experience/knowledge/skills in detail, using examples and dates where appropriate to demonstrate that they meet these requirements. It is not sufficient to simply list duties/skills/modules/assignment titles as evidence.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
A KTP role is the perfect launchpad for your career, providing the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills to deliver a strategic innovation project within a company. One of the unique benefits to KTP is access to a substantial development budget and the support and guidance of Queen’s world-class academics and researchers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely between academia and industry whilst developing your skills to run and manage projects.
Information about the KTP Programme can be found at:https://www.qub.ac.uk/Business/Support-for-business/Knowledge-Transfer-Partnerships/ktp-for-graduates/
What we offer:
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Candidate Information