Join Stern Energy in a brand-new AI Engineering role where you will shape how artificial intelligence transforms our operations, technology, and business processes across the renewable energy sector.
We are seeking a hands-on and forward-thinking AI professional to design and implement intelligent, AI-driven workflows that deliver scalable, production-ready solutions with real operational impact. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in defining and building the future of AI within a fast-growing international business.
Location: Birmingham – hybrid work pattern
Who are we?
Stern Energy operates ground-mounted photovoltaic systems for over 450 MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe, with activities in 5 countries and over 1.6GW under management.
We specialise in delivering revamping and repowering projects to enhance asset performance.
How do we work?
EXPERTISE, RESPONSE, TRANSPARENCY AND PASSION guide everything we do.
We are committed to maximising plant efficiency and long-term performance through a Total Quality approach, combining experience, technical expertise, and nationwide service delivery.
Main Responsibilities
* Design and build AI-driven workflows and agents for operational and IT processes (planning, diagnostics, documentation, quality checks, etc.)
* Develop solutions primarily within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure AI, Microsoft Foundry, M365 Copilot), integrating additional tools where valuable
* Re-engineer end-to-end business processes and translate them into AI-enabled or AI-native workflows
* Define automation levels (human-driven, AI-assisted, fully automated), including escalation rules and fallback logic
* Ensure integration with enterprise systems (e.g. IFS ERP), avoiding shadow IT
* Ensure AI solutions are explainable, traceable, and monitored
* Contribute to the company AI strategy through concrete use cases and implementations
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
* Proven experience in building AI solutions or automation workflows
* Strong knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, APIs, M365, Copilot)
* Experience in process analysis and re-engineering
* Strong API and integration skills
* Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership
* Strong business understanding and systems thinking
* Excellent communication skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Desirable
* Experience in energy, O&M, or industrial environments
* Exposure to ERP/EAM systems (e.g. IFS)
* Experience with human-in-the-loop automation models
Reporting Line
Reporting directly to the Director of IT.
Benefits Package
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
* Length of service policy
* Inflation support policy
* Refer a friend incentive
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Medical Cash Plan
* Team building days
* Great company culture and regular social events
* Wellness Wednesday – 30-minute break for mindfulness
* Extensive learning and development programme
* Regular wellbeing check-ins
* Company mobile phone
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* TOIL mechanism
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Stern Energy, we are deeply committed to promoting equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the diversity of our team — both those who are with us today and those who will join us in the future.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and free from discrimination or harassment.