Client‑Facing AI Engineer: Lead ML & Digital Tools

Harnham; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham, a leading analytics and AI firm, seeks a Senior AI Engineer to drive client‑facing AI projects. You will embed advanced analytics, ML models, and digital tooling into live environments, delivering measurable operational impact and working directly with client teams.

The role requires hands‑on delivery, strong communication across technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and frequent client site engagement. On-site work is essential to shape outcomes and enable rapid change.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience taking digital ideas from concept through to operational impact.
• Deep capability in AI, data science, advanced analytics, or digital tooling.
• Ability to turn technical designs into practical, in-operation solutions.
• Confident leading teams and managing stakeholders across technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Skilled at communicating complex ideas simply and clearly.
• A hands-on, client-centric approach with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• Comfortable working on-site with clients to drive change in real time.

Responsibilities

• Identify high‑impact opportunities to apply AI, data science, advanced analytics, and digital tooling.
• Lead technical workstreams, including the design and delivery of machine learning solutions and digital tools.
• Work closely with client teams on the ground to embed solutions directly into operations.
• Guide multi‑disciplinary teams that combine people, processes, and technology to deliver sustainable results.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Mentor colleagues and help shape best‑practice approaches across digital programmes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas into client delivery.

Skills

AI & data science

Advanced analytics

Digital tooling

Team leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Hands-on delivery

Job description

Harnham, a leading analytics and AI firm, seeks a Senior AI Engineer to drive client‑facing AI projects. You will embed advanced analytics, ML models, and digital tooling into live environments, delivering measurable operational impact and working directly with client teams.

The role requires hands‑on delivery, strong communication across technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and frequent client site engagement. On-site work is essential to shape outcomes and enable rapid change.