Senior AI Engineer

Harnham; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid role

Client-site travel

Job summary

Harnham in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced AI and analytics leader to drive client-facing digital transformations. You will identify high-impact opportunities, lead ML and digital tooling workstreams, and embed solutions directly into client operations.

You will mentor cross-functional teams, translate complex ideas for non-technical stakeholders, and embrace a hands-on, client-centric approach with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience taking digital ideas from concept through to operational impact.
• Deep capability in AI, data science, analytics, or digital tooling.
• Turn technical designs into practical, in-operation solutions.
• Lead teams and manage stakeholders across technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and simply.
• Hands-on, client-centric approach focused on measurable outcomes.
• Comfortable working on-site with clients to drive real-time change.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-impact opportunities to apply AI, data science, analytics, and digital tooling.
• Lead technical workstreams including design and delivery of ML solutions and digital tools.
• Work with client teams on the ground to embed solutions into operations.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams integrating people, processes, and technology for sustainable results.
• Translate complex concepts into clear, 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 to client delivery.

Skills

Commercial experience

AI / Data science

Stakeholder leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Hands-on delivery

Job description

Salary: £76,000 - 83,000 per year

Requirements:

• 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.

Technologies:

• AI
• Support
• Machine Learning

More:

We are a collaborative organisation delivering meaningful, measurable change across both public and private sectors. We partner closely with clients to solve complex challenges using AI, data science, and digital innovation. Our culture is low-ego and focused on developing exceptional talent. This is a hybrid working role on client site, with client site travel essential as you will drive change alongside client teams. The salary is £75,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits, and you will have clear progression pathways, structured development support, exposure to high-impact projects across diverse sectors, and access to a collaborative digital community with the latest technologies.

last updated 36 week of 2026