AI Lead Engineer

Overview

Location: Croydon (once per week in-office)

Duration: 6-12 months (initial)

Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required

Must have: 5+ years of unbroken UK residency

Our client, a leading organisation in innovative technology solutions, is hiring for a reputed client to support a critical AI-focused project. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Lead Engineer to shape the future of AI integration within complex systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing technical leadership to engineering teams working on AI components, ensuring alignment with architecture and delivery plans.
• Overseeing technical design decisions, particularly around Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI logic, and related components, ensuring scalable and controlled integration.
• Collaborating with architects to translate high-level solution designs into detailed engineering approaches.
• Working with delivery managers to identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and constraints.
• Reviewing design artefacts, integration plans, and testing strategies to provide assurance across workstreams.
• Ensuring AI components adhere to SDLC updates, including model validation, safety checks, and governance protocols.
• Engaging with external AI technology providers to clarify technical requirements and integration considerations.
• Supporting engineering teams in resolving complex technical challenges related to AI model behaviour, data flows, and system interfaces.
• Coaching developers and data engineers to maintain quality and consistency.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in AI or related fields.
• Strong understanding of AI components such as LLMs, AI logic, and system integration.
• Ability to translate high-level designs into detailed technical approaches.
• Experience managing technical risks and dependencies within complex projects.
• Excellent collaboration skills with architects, delivery managers, and external providers.
• Knowledge of SDLC processes, model validation, safety, and governance standards.
• Effective coaching and mentoring abilities.

Nice To Have

• Experience working with external AI technology providers.
• Deep understanding of AI model behaviour, data flows, and system interfaces.

This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a high-profile project within a dynamic environment. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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