AI Lead Engineer Location: Croydon (once per week in-office) Duration: 6-12 months (initial) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required Must have: 5+ years of unbroken UK residency Our client, a leading organisation in innovative technology solutions, is hiring for a reputed client to support a critical AI-focused project. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Lead Engineer to shape the future of AI integration within complex systems. What you'll be doing: * Providing technical leadership to engineering teams working on AI components, ensuring alignment with architecture and delivery plans. * Overseeing technical design decisions, particularly around Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI logic, and related components, ensuring scalable and controlled integration. * Collaborating with architects to translate high-level solution designs into detailed engineering approaches. * Working with delivery managers to identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and constraints. * Reviewing design artefacts, integration plans, and testing strategies to provide assurance across workstreams. * Ensuring AI components adhere to SDLC updates, including model validation, safety checks, and governance protocols. * Engaging with external AI technology providers to clarify technical requirements and integration considerations. * Supporting engineering teams in resolving complex technical challenges related to AI model behav...