AI Architect

Futureheads; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech consultancy is seeking an AI Architect to lead the design of ML and Generative AI solutions. In this hybrid role based in Central London, you will work on data projects with enterprise clients, transforming complex science into practical applications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Python or R, proven experience with NLP and Generative AI tools, and a collaborative consulting mindset. The role requires immediate availability, with a salary range of £100,000-130,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in building ML and Generative AI solutions.
• Ability to implement algorithms from research papers.
• A consulting mindset to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of ML and Generative AI solutions.
• Work with structured and unstructured data.
• Lead the design of advanced NLP/NLU applications.

Skills

Strong hands-on background in Python or R

Experience with SQL

Deep experience with core ML techniques

Proven experience with NLP / NLU

Familiarity with Generative AI tools

Job description

AI Architect

£100,000-130,000 benefits

Hybrid Central London, 2-3 days p/week in office. No sponsorship available

Join a growing tech consultancy that helps enterprise clients actually ship real‑world AI – not just slides and PoCs. You’ll sit at the heart of their complex data and GenAI projects, working with sharp engineers and ambitious customers who want AI that works.

The role 💡

• Own the end‑to‑end design of ML and Generative AI solutions, from problem framing through to production.
• Work with messy, large‑scale structured and unstructured data to build models that move real business metrics.
• Lead the design of RAG‑style architectures (embeddings, dense search) and advanced NLP/NLU applications.
• Partner closely with delivery teams to scope opportunities and shape solution architecture.
• Communicate clearly with both engineers and execs, turning complex science into simple, commercial stories.

What we’re looking for 🎯

• Strong hands‑on background in Python or R, SQL, and modern ML frameworks, with deep experience across core ML (regression, classification, clustering, recommendation, feature engineering).
• Proven experience with NLP / NLU and practical use of Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) and prompt engineering.
• Ability to read research papers, implement algorithms and turn ideas into working PoCs and scalable systems.
• A consulting mindset: comfortable in ambiguity, great at breaking down problems, and confident collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.

We need this hire to start mid‑January latest so please only apply if you are able to start immediately or with a short notice period!