PRINCIPAL AI CONSULTANT * Remote role with travel to client sites as required * Lead the delivery of enterprise-scale AI solutions for a growing consultancy * Highly client-facing role with influence across strategy, architecture, and delivery * Work with Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, MLOps, and cutting-edge agentic AI technologies ABOUT THE CLIENT We're partnering with a growing consultancy at the forefront of AI and data innovation, helping organisations unlock greater value through modern engineering and intelligent solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Principal AI Consultant to join the business and play a key role in shaping both client solutions and the wider AI capability. This is a highly consultative position suited to someone who is confident operating in client-facing environments and able to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders. THE BENEFITS * Remote working with travel to client sites as required * Opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing AI engineering team * Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLMs and agentic frameworks * Work across a broad range of industries and enterprise-scale projects * Strong focus on learning, innovation, and career progression * Collaborative, people-first culture THE PRINCIPAL AI CONSULTANT ROLE You will act as both a technical leader and trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex AI initiatives with confidence. This role requires someone who can simplify highly technical concepts, guide conversations with clarity, and create confidence amongst both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will lead workshops, shape AI strategies, influence delivery decisions, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and commercially valuable. Alongside hands-on engineering leadership, you will mentor teams, define best practices, and help grow the wider AI capability. The successful candidate will be someone who naturally puts stakeholders at ease, commands credibility in the room, and thrives in environments where communication and relationship-building are just as important as technical expertise. PRINCIPAL AI CONSULTANT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS * Previous experience working within a consultancy or client-facing environment * Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Ability to influence and build trust with senior business and technical stakeholders * Proven experience delivering AI solutions into production * Strong Python/software engineering background * Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure ML, Databricks, AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, or similar platforms * Strong understanding of MLOps, CI/CD, observability, and production AI delivery * Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring technical professionals * Ability to lead workshops, shape solutions, and support decision-making in complex environments TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via roisin.marsh@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 01244 567 926 / 07441 348 209. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS AI Consulting, AI Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Python, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, MLOps, AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, Machine Learning, Cloud, AI Strategy, Technical Leadership