AI Engineer

Harvey Nash Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a contract AI Engineer to work with a public sector client in Edinburgh. The role involves designing and optimizing AI prompts for data extraction, developing automated workflows, and managing deployments. Candidates should have strong experience with large language models and document AI, as well as proficiency in Python. This position offers a hybrid working model for an initial duration of 12 months with competitive market rates.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Large Language Models and prompt engineering principles.
• Experience with document AI and data extraction workflows.
• Proficiency in Python for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI prompts for data extraction.
• Develop automated pipelines for document ingestion and data validation.
• Manage deployment of AI solutions into production environments.

Skills

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Prompt engineering

Python

Document AI

OCR technologies

APIs

NLP

Machine Learning

Interpersonal skills

Job description

AI Engineer - Public Sector - Outside IR35 - Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Day Rate - Market Rates

Duration - 12 months

Harvey Nash's Public Sector Client are looking to bring in a contract AI Engineer, this role will design and optimise AI prompts for extracting data from forms, fine-tune models for accuracy, automate end-to-end workflows, and manage production deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Prompt Design & Optimisation

• Develop and refine AI prompts to accurately extract data fields from structured and semi-structured forms.
• Test and iterate prompts for different document types and languages to maximize accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure prompt development is reusable and scalable across different use case scenarios.
• Work closely with developers, data scientists, and business analysts to align solutions with business needs.
• Fine-tune AI models to improve performance across diverse document types and languages.

Workflow Automation

• Develop automated pipelines for document ingestion, data extraction, and validation.
• Integrate AI solutions with OCR tools and enterprise systems for seamless processing.

Deployment & Support

• Manage deployment of AI solutions into production environments.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support.

AI Model Integration

• Collaborate with data scientists and developers to integrate prompt-based solutions into existing AI/ML pipelines.
• Ensure compatibility with OCR tools and document processing systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering principles.
• Experience with document AI, OCR technologies, and data extraction workflows.
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages for automation and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with APIs and cloud-based AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS, Google AI).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Background in NLP, machine learning, or data science.
• Experience with form processing systems in finance, healthcare, or enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and secure handling of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated success in delivery across both distributed and hybrid on‑premises and cloud technology estates.
• Experience in managing both agile and waterfall projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to apply a broad understanding of IT infrastructure and interdependencies to create effective, risk‑minimising migration plans.