Principal Consultant - AI Strategy & Implementation Lead

AMEY; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Consultant – AI Strategy & Implementation Lead. This role involves advising clients on AI strategies, developing innovative solutions, and managing projects. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in technology consulting, with a strong focus on AI and data science. This position offers flexible work arrangements and a supportive career development environment.

Benefits

Exceptional development and progression plan

Flexible work options

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology and strategy consulting.
• Proven track record of managing technical work and directing teams.
• Ability to develop innovative AI solutions in the infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on their AI journey and delivering robust solutions.
• Creating relationships with high-profile clients and expanding commissions.
• Developing AI and data science strategies for clients.

Skills

AI expertise

Data science

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in engineering, science or related field

Tools

Advanced data analytics tools

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Consultant – AI Strategy & Implementation Lead to join our Digital, Data and Technology Team within our Consulting Business Unit.

Amey Consulting is a leading consultancy that drives innovation through data and technology, enhancing our clients' business operations and processes. We provide solutions that drive insights, improve decision-making, and define a digital strategy that supports our client’s vision, transforming and enabling them to become leaders in a rapidly changing technology and data landscape.

As a Principal Consultant, you will be an established leader within our DDaT team and will work alongside an experienced pool of other principals, technical experts, consultants within the team, wider Amey and across the industry liaising with the Practice Leads and the Delivery Directors.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and technology with a focus on identifying high-impact AI use cases and designing end-to-end AI roadmaps that align with our clients’ objectives and deliver return on investment. As a key member of the team, you will advise clients on how to get started with their AI journey, guide them through their transform and ensure delivery of robust AI solutions that meet the clients strategic and operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and developing relationships with high-profile, blue chip clients up to Director level in the UK and abroad and to gain their confidence to gain new work or expand existing commissions
• Working with clients up to corporate level to provide objective advice, create value and deliver solutions to their business in the areas of asset management, investment, finance and operations.
• Understanding the stakeholder environment of clients and contribute to the formation of strategy in relation to the management of their infrastructure assets
• Undertaking appropriate analysis to understand client’s risk, performance and cost profile and support any change process in order to meet the client’s objectives
• Presenting the findings and solutions to clients at board level/ C-Suite and below.
• Collaborating with Amey colleagues to develop the company profile and enhance the overall offering that Amey takes to market
• Developing innovative Data Science and AI solutions to challenging problems within the infrastructure sector either on existing commissions or by attracting research and development funding
• Taking responsibility for the delivery of projects that meet or exceed the expectations of the client
• Keeping abreast of the technological and regulatory advancements in the AI industry and supporting the education both internally and externally

Requirements:

• Master's degree preferably in engineering, science or another technical or related field; advanced degree or MBA is advantageous
• Extensive post-university technology- and strategy-related experience, in a professional services, blue-chip, industry or start up environment with a proven record of high performance
• Strong managerial experience in top-tier strategy consulting or managerial experience in IT consulting
• Extensive experience working closely with clients in the physical infrastructure sector at a senior level, providing advice and solutions based on analysis of performance risk and cost
• Significant experience in program/project management or change management in the infrastructure sector with knowledge of financial and contract management control systems
• Proven track record of managing technical work and directing teams in advanced data science and analytics projects
• An established network of senior stakeholders across the transport infrastructure sector with a proven ability to build and grow long-term client partnerships
• High level skills and track record in AI, advanced analytics, data science or information management related to infrastructure
• Combination of strong strategic and AI abilities with a passion for technology and moving with the pace of the advancements in the industry
• Highly professional, self starter with ability to work in unfamiliar business areas and determination to provide the most effective and appropriate solutions to clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to communicate ideas clearly at all levels
• Ability to both work in and lead a team and to deliver and accept peer review as a matter of course
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel

What We Offer:

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan - offering mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Work Life Balance - We offer hybrid, part-time, and flexible work options, with offices across the UK and a willingness to discuss what works best for you.
• Inclusive Culture - We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We are committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.