AI Engineering Lead
£130,000 - £160,000 + 10-15% Bonus + Benefits
Hybrid Working, can be based out of Edinburgh, Manchester, London Locations.
We’re working with a growing data & AI practice looking for someone to lead the next phase of their AI engineering capability.
This role sits at the intersection of consulting and hands-on engineering — ideal for someone who can move between senior stakeholder conversations and deep technical delivery without losing credibility in either.
What you’d be doing:
• Leading and developing a high-performing AI engineering team
• Setting engineering standards and ensuring quality across multiple client engagements
• Translating complex AI concepts into clear, practical direction for business and technical audiences
• Architecting and delivering production-grade AI solutions (ML + newer generative/agent-based approaches)
• Acting as a trusted advisor in shaping AI roadmaps, solution design, and delivery approaches
What matters for this role:
• Strong experience taking AI/ML solutions into production environments
• Solid engineering foundations (Python and modern data/ML ecosystems)
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms and scalable data systems
• Experience with deployment practices (automation, monitoring, reliability, etc.)
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and guide decision-making with structure and clarity
This is a client-facing leadership role suited to someone who enjoys building teams, shaping solutions, and staying close to emerging AI capabilities.
If you're curious, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.