Lead AI Engineer

Hiring: AI Engineering Lead (UK, Hybrid)

£90,000-£120,000 + 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.