Lead AI Engineer

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London / £90000 - £115000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

£90000 - £115000

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Lead AI Engineer
London | Hybrid | £90,000 to £115,000 plus benefits

If you want to lead technical direction while staying close to hands‑on engineering, this role gives you full ownership without stepping into people management. It is ideal for someone who enjoys guiding squads, influencing architecture, and delivering complex AI solutions for clients across enterprise environments.

The Company

They are a data and AI consultancy known for delivering production‑grade solutions for large organisations. Their work spans financial services, energy, healthcare and life sciences. Engineers join cross‑functional squads focused on solving real problems with modern AI technologies. The culture values curiosity, technical depth and continual learning, creating space for engineers to grow while delivering meaningful impact.

The Role

* Lead the design and delivery of production AI and LLM systems across client engagements.
* Shape architecture, technical patterns and engineering standards for complex projects.
* Guide squads through discovery, design and build phases while contributing hands‑on.
* Build APIs, orchestration workflows and integration layers for scalable and reliable applications.
* Work directly with enterprise stakeholders to shape technical approaches and solution design.
* Operate on a hybrid basis from the Liverpool Street office with occasional client visits.
* This role does not include line management responsibilities.

Your Skills and Experience

* Strong commercial experience delivering AI or LLM‑driven systems into production.
* Proven experience working in a consultancy or client‑facing engineering environment.
* Proficiency in Python or another production programming language.
* Experience designing scalable architectures, APIs and system integrations.
* Confident working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
* Comfortable leading technical decisions and supporting engineers without direct line management.
* Able to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What They Offer

* £90,000 to £115,000 base salary.
* Hybrid working with 2 to 3 days per week in London.
* Dedicated learning and development budget.
* Regular engineering forums and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
* Opportunities to lead high‑impact, complex AI engineering projects.
* Clear progression into Principal roles while staying focused on technical leadership.

How to Apply
Please apply with your CV to be considered for this Lead AI Engineer position.

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