Computer Science Graduate (AI & Digital Innovation)

Computer Science Graduate (AI & Digital Innovation)
We’re scaling up our digital capability team to drive TMS Maritime’s next generation of smart marine, civil and infrastructure solutions, and we’re looking for an early-career technologist to pioneer AI, data and automation in a high-impact environment. Enjoy a competitive graduate salary of up to £35,000, hybrid working, and exposure to real projects across marine engineering, diving, coastal infrastructure and more. This role is initially either a 12 month placement for someone in their final year of study, or a 2 year role with the potential to lead to a permanent position for a recent graduate.

About Us

TMS Maritime is a UK leader in marine and civil engineering - delivering seawalls, quayside piling, dredging and turnkey infrastructure solutions across tidal, coastal and inland waterways. With over 31 years of experience, we pride ourselves on innovation, safety and delivering on complex, large-scale projects across the UK and Europe.

In 2025, we joined the Ancora Group through significant investment, giving us expanded capability and opportunity for digital growth.

At TMS you will be part of a team delivering future-ready infrastructure, embracing tech within traditionally physical engineering environments. Whether it's modelling, optimisation, data analytics, predictive systems or AI tooling, your work will make a tangible difference to projects that protect communities, coastlines and waterways.

The Role

As our Computer Science Graduate (AI & Digital Innovation), you’ll:

Support the design, development and deployment of AI, machine-learning, data analytics and digital optimisation tools that enhance project planning, asset monitoring and marine / civil operations

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, site operations, diving, survey and project teams to understand domain problems and build tech solutions

Process, cleanse and analyse field data (e.g. sensor, geodata, drone imagery, underwater survey data) and produce actionable insights

Prototype models and algorithmic solutions (e.g. predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, scheduling optimisation)

Work with external partners, GIS / remote sensing, visualization and tooling frameworks

Assist in digital transformation initiatives — documenting code, developing dashboards and enabling wider adoption of tech tools across the business

Validate solutions through pilot projects and field trials, iterating based on feedback

⏱ Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (core hours)
📍 Location: Dawlish, Devon (hybrid + site visits)

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll have:

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI or equivalent (or imminent graduation)

Solid programming skills (e.g. Python, R, Java, C++ or other modern language)

Familiarity (or strong interest) in machine learning, data analytics, modelling, algorithms, or statistical methods

Demonstrable experience via projects, coursework or side projects in data science, ML, optimisation or algorithmic work

Strong problem-solving mindset, ability to translate complex domain challenges into technical solutions

Excellent communication skills - able to present technical ideas to non-technical colleagues

A collaborative mindset, with willingness to learn domain specifics and adapt

Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable:

Experience with GIS, geospatial data, remote sensing, drone / sensor data, or underwater / marine datasets

Exposure to cloud platforms, visualization tools or front-end dashboards

What You’ll Get in Return:

Competitive graduate salary of up to £35,000 per annum

Clear development pathway into digital, engineering or leadership roles

Mentorship from experienced engineers and domain specialists

Hybrid working flexibility (office + remote)

Exposure to high-profile infrastructure / marine projects nationwide

Travel to interesting sites and field deployments

Strong learning culture: budget for training, conferences, certifications

Contribution to impactful projects that protect coastlines & communities

Membership of Ancora Group’s broader network & resources

Standard benefits: pension, holiday allowance, health / wellbeing support

At TMS we are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer - we celebrate diversity and aim for fairness in recruitment, development and reward.

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