Principal AI Engineer

£100,000 to £130,000 plus bonus and benefits

This is a standout opportunity to shape and deliver cutting‑edge digital solutions that drive real operational impact. You will work directly with clients, embedding AI, advanced analytics, and digital tools into live environments and seeing your work translate into tangible outcomes.

This organisation is known for delivering meaningful, measurable change across both public and private sectors. They partner closely with clients to solve complex challenges using AI, data science, and digital innovation. Their culture is collaborative, low‑ego, and centred on developing exceptional talent. As they scale their digital capabilities, you will be joining a growing team with significant influence on its future direction.

• Identify high‑impact opportunities to apply AI, data science, advanced analytics, and digital tooling.
• Lead technical work streams, including the design and delivery of machine learning solutions and digital tools.
• Work closely with client teams on the ground to embed solutions directly into operations.
• Guide multi‑disciplinary teams that combine people, processes, and technology to deliver sustainable results.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Mentor colleagues and help shape best‑practice approaches across digital programmes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas into client delivery.

Client site travel is essential as you will drive change alongside client teams.

• Strong commercial experience taking digital ideas from concept through to operational impact.
• Deep capability in AI, data science, advanced analytics, or digital tooling.
• Ability to turn technical designs into practical, in‑operation solutions.
• Confident leading teams and managing stakeholders across technical and non‑technical backgrounds.
• Skilled at communicating complex ideas simply and clearly.
• A hands‑on, client‑centric approach with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• Comfortable working on‑site with clients to drive change in real time.

• Clear progression pathways with structured development support.
• Exposure to high‑impact projects across diverse sectors.
• A collaborative digital community with access to the latest technologies.

If you are excited by the opportunity to deliver meaningful, data‑driven impact, please apply with your CV.