Client-Facing Principal AI Engineer — Drive Real Impact

Harnham; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression pathways

Exposure to high‑impact projects

Access to the latest technologies

Job summary

A leading digital solutions company in the United Kingdom invites applications for a dynamic role focusing on AI, data science, and digital tools. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to implement cutting-edge solutions that drive measurable outcomes. Strong commercial experience and a hands-on, client-centric approach are essential. This position offers clear progression pathways and exposure to high-impact projects across various sectors.

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.
• Work closely with client teams to embed solutions directly into operations.
• Guide multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver sustainable results.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Mentor colleagues and shape best‑practice approaches across digital programmes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas into client delivery.

Skills

Commercial experience in digital solutions

AI and data science expertise

Ability to implement technical designs

Leadership and stakeholder management

Clear communication of complex ideas

Client-centric approach

Comfortable with client site work

Job description

A leading digital solutions company in the United Kingdom invites applications for a dynamic role focusing on AI, data science, and digital tools. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to implement cutting-edge solutions that drive measurable outcomes. Strong commercial experience and a hands-on, client-centric approach are essential. This position offers clear progression pathways and exposure to high-impact projects across various sectors.