OverviewWe are seeking an AI Engineering Lead to sit at the top of our client''s delivery structure. This role bridges strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, providing day-to-day technical direction to a team of consultants and ensuring high-quality outcomes across multiple client environments.You will remain deeply involved in solution design and build, while also shaping ways of working, mentoring engineers and consultants, and supporting pre-sales activity to secure and expand engagements.Location andamp; SalaryLocation: Hybrid, United Kingdom (UK-wide flexibility; occasional London presence a few days per month when required)Salary: £115,000 - £125,000 per year (DOE)Notice periods: Longer notice periods (including up to 6 months) can be considered for the right candidateKey ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML and GenAI programmes: discovery, architecture, build, deployment and operationalisation.Act as the senior technical authority for clients, translating complex concepts into clear defined strategies for senior non-technical stakeholders.Own solution quality: engineering standards, code reviews, model governance, security, and delivery assurance.Provide technical leadership and coaching; build progression frameworks and mentoring for consultants.Drive pre-sales: shape propositions, run technical workshops, produce SOW inputs, estimatesPartner with stakeholders across Data Services to deliver integrated outcomes (eg, BI and analytics alongside AI ..... full job details .....