AI Engineering Lead
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £100,000 - £130,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionAI Engineering Lead


UK Remote


The Company
They are a global testing, inspection, and compliance group operating across a diverse set of regulated industries. The organisation has scaled significantly through acquisition and continues to invest in long term, sustainable growth. With a portfolio of specialist businesses, they provide critical compliance and inspection services across multiple sectors. The business is at an early stage in its AI journey, with strong backing and clear intent to invest in this space.


The Role
You will lead the definition and execution of a group wide AI strategy, with full ownership over delivery and direction. Your responsibilities will include:
* Defining and implementing the organisation’s AI strategy across multiple business units
* Identifying and prioritising high impact use cases that deliver measurable value
* Designing and building AI systems, from concept through to production deployment
* Developing LLM based applications, including document processing and workflow automation
* Establishing standards for AI governance, tooling, and best practice
* Working closely with senior stakeholders to align on transformation initiatives
* Driving adoption and ensuring consistent approaches across a decentralised group structure


Your Skills and Experience
You will bring strong commercial experience in AI and software engineering, with the ability to operate both strategically and hands on. Key requirements include:
* Proven ability to deliver AI or machine learning solutions into production environments
* Strong programming capability in Python and modern AI frameworks
* Experience working with LLMs and tools such as LangChain or similar ecosystems
* Expertise in building applications including chatbots, document processing, or agent based systems
* Solid understanding of MLOps, scalable architecture, and deployment best practices
* Comfortable working in ambiguous, greenfield environments with high autonomy
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior leaders


What They Offer
They offer a highly competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate, alongside a performance related bonus and private medical cover. You will benefit from a remote first working model, with access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape AI strategy at an enterprise level. This is a high impact role with clear scope for progression as AI capability matures across the group.


How to Apply
If you are interested in leading AI innovation in a greenfield environment, apply with your CV to learn more.
Job number 3805440

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Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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