KTP Associate (Software Engineer)

Overview

This full-time position is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate role operating as a Software Engineer. The programme is partly funded by Innovate UK and involves a collaboration between Teesside University and the business partner Protex (UK) Systems Limited, which is an engineering and safety-systems company specialising in fire and gas detection systems. The aim of the initiative is to build an artificial intelligence-driven digital design capability that automates the placement of fire and gas detectors, validates coverage, and estimates costs in complex industrial environments. The successful candidate will work full-time day to day at the business partner premises while being employed by Teesside University.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from £38,000 to £42,000 per annum and a fixed-term contract for up to 30 months. The appointee receives 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a dedicated training budget for personal development, access to industry-leading technology, and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University. Due to minimum salary thresholds set by the UKVI, the post may qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Requirements

Applicants must understand the Knowledge Transfer Partnership model involving business and university partners and recognize the role they play in the position. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to participate in selection activities and attend interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams as well as face to face at the university and company premises.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 12th November 2026. First stage interviews are scheduled for 26th November 2026, and second stage interviews will take place on 9th December 2026.