Data Science and AI Internship
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
07-04-2025
Job Specifications
Company Description
Colliers is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing strategic solutions to occupiers, developers, and investors at local, national, and international levels. Our services include brokerage sales and leasing, real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing, and research. We operate across core sectors such as office, industrial, retail, and hotel, as well as a range of specialized property types.
Colliers UK is headquartered in London, with over 1,200 professionals across 16 offices in the UK and Ireland.
Job Description
The Data Science & AI Internship at Colliers is a strategic initiative to enhance our competitive edge in commercial real estate through innovative generative AI use cases. This role will expedite our AI productivity applications adoption by bringing in fresh ways of working and advanced Generative AI usage. It's a cost-effective solution to bolster our generative AI capabilities while nurturing potential long-term talent within the industry.
Are you an aspiring technologist eager to dive into real-world problems and support AI adaption. Colliers is looking for a Data Science and AI Intern who is passionate about leveraging AI to drive business innovation. If you are a proactive learner, enthusiastic about tackling diverse challenges in commercial real estate with leveraging AI solutions, we want you on our team
Develop Generative AI Use Cases – Support the creation and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity and innovation in commercial real estate.
Support AI Adoption – Assist in integrating generative AI applications across business functions, optimizing workflows, and improving decision-making.
Research & Experimentation – Explore emerging AI technologies and methodologies to identify new opportunities for Colliers’ data and AI strategy.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams – Work alongside data scientists, engineers, and business leaders to align AI initiatives with company objectives.
Continuous Learning & Knowledge Sharing – Stay updated on AI trends, contribute insights, and help foster a culture of AI-driven problem-solving within the organization
Qualifications
Basic / Minimum Education requirement to perform the job: Bachelor's degree
Preferred educational requirements to perform the job: Basic coding knowledge, Data Science Fundamental (Understanding of machine learning principles and algorithms)
Relevant Years of experience required to perform the role: 0 to 1 yrs of exp.
CRE experience / background to perform the role: Preferred
Additionally, the successful candidate should possess the following certifications, skills, abilities, and competencies:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in current AI landscape.
Familiarity with Python, SQL, and database concepts preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset for tackling diverse challenges.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and data analysis techniques.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team and stakeholders.
Bonus Skills (Not Required, But Great To Have)
Knowledge or interest in commercial real estate or related industries.
Exposure to cloud computing platforms like GCP and Azure.
What Success Looks Like
Successfully developing and presenting proofs of concept for various data science projects.
Demonstrating proactive learning and adaptation to new tools and techniques in data science.
Contributing to the team with fresh ideas and perspectives.
Effective collaboration and communication with team members and other departments.
Additional Information
Colliers International provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About the Company
Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms—Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management—we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture, and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders, fueled by visionary leadership, significant inside ownership and substantial recurrin... Know more
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