AI Strategy Lead

Quotacom; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of engineering services in the UK is seeking a Principal Consultant – AI Strategy & Implementation Lead. In this senior role, you'll help clients identify AI opportunities, design transformation roadmaps, and deliver value through AI solutions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in consulting, proven leadership in AI strategy, and exceptional communication skills. This role offers the chance to impact digital transformation in key sectors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in consulting or industry, focusing on civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in AI strategy and digital transformation.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape AI and data strategies to drive business value.
• Advise clients on their AI journey from roadmap to implementation.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative AI solutions.
• Build trusted client partnerships to win new strategic opportunities.

Skills

Leadership in AI strategy

Communication skills

Technical understanding of AI

Strategic mindset

Passion for emerging technology

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping how organisations harness the power of AI? We’re working on behalf of a well established and leading provider of full‑life‑cycle engineering services, who are seeking a Principal Consultant – AI Strategy & Implementation Lead to join their high‑performing digital and data consulting team working across major infrastructure, transport, and energy sectors.

In this senior role, you’ll sit at the intersection of strategy and technology — helping clients identify high‑impact AI opportunities, design end‑to‑end transformation roadmaps, and deliver measurable value through cutting‑edge data and AI solutions.

You’ll work alongside leading experts in digital strategy, data science, and technology delivery, advising C‑suite clients and guiding teams through complex AI transformation journeys.

Responsibilities

• Shape AI and data strategies that drive measurable business value
• Advise C‑suite clients on their AI journey — from roadmap to implementation
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative, scalable AI solutions
• Build trusted client partnerships and help win new strategic opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in consulting or industry, with a focus on civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Proven leadership in AI strategy, data and digital transformation
• Strategic mindset, combined with deep technical understanding of AI and analytics
• Exceptional communication skills and board‑level presence
• Passion for emerging technology
• Experience managing large, multi‑disciplinary technical teams

This is your chance to make a real impact – guiding clients through the next wave of digital transformation and shaping how AI transforms infrastructure and public services.

Does this sound like you? Please apply with an updated CV so we can be in contact ASAP to discuss this further.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Consulting, and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Construction