Job Description
Principal Consultant – Data Science & AI - Northwest of England
£80,000 – £100,000 base
Hybrid – client-facing (multiple days per week on-site)
SC Cleared or SC Clearable – Essential
About the role
We’re looking for a Principal Consultant in Data Science & AI to lead client engagements that transform how organisations use data.
Working as part of a small, high-impact Data Science & AI squad (typically paired with a Senior Consultant), you’ll design and deliver advanced data-driven solutions — from Proof of Concept through MVP, Alpha and Beta stages.
You’ll spend multiple days per week on client site, engaging face-to-face with stakeholders, shaping strategy, and translating cutting-edge data science into business value.
Because of the nature of our clients, SC Clearance (or the ability to obtain it) is non-negotiable.
What you’ll do
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of Data Science and AI projects for enterprise clients.
* Architect and validate data models, ML pipelines, and LLM-powered solutions.
* Oversee Proof of Concept, MVP, Alpha and Beta phases, ensuring measurable outcomes.
* Operate as the senior on-site consultant, engaging directly with stakeholders several times a week.
* Mentor junior team members and champion data science best practice.
* Advise on data governance, model performance, and responsible AI principles.
What we’re looking for
* Significant hands-on Data Science experience, ideally within consulting or digital transformation.
* Depth in Machine Learning, Predictive Modelling, and LLM frameworks (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc.).
* Ability to translate complex data science outcomes into clear business narratives.
* Comfortable leading engagements in hybrid models — client site and remote.
* Confident, credible communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
* Must be SC Cleared or SC Clearable – this is mandatory.
Why join
Join a disruptive consulting firm redefining how Data Science & AI deliver value. Expect autonomy, experimentation, and the opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most forward-thinking organisations — all within a culture that prizes intelligence, agility, and client impact.