Senior/ Lead Applied AI Engineer - client Facing - Exciting Scaling AI Scaleup with significant[...]

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 121,500 - 148,500; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior/Lead Applied AI Engineer to join an innovative AI consultancy in Manchester. This role involves working on high-impact AI initiatives, using modern engineering practices and technologies like Python and SQL.

The ideal candidate will have strong client-facing skills and a passion for AI's potential to drive change. You'll be part of a flexible, hybrid working environment that values diversity of thought and continuous growth.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience building production-grade systems using modern data and software engineering practices.
• Expertise in technologies such as Python, SQL, and scalable data architectures.
• Experience working with large language models and AI/ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Work with forward-thinking organizations on high-impact AI initiatives.
• Contribute to a mission focused on using AI responsibly and effectively.
• Thrive in a culture that values curiosity, diversity of thought, and continuous growth.

Skills

Building production-grade systems

Python

SQL

Large language models

AI/ML frameworks

Client-facing communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Passion for AI

Job description

Senior/ Lead Applied AI Engineer - client Facing - Exciting Scaling AI Scaleup with significant investment - up to £135k!

Opus is partnering with an innovative AI consultancy that is helping leading organisations unlock competitive advantage through Generative AI. Being one of the fastest growing scale up in the space, leveraging significant funding from a top AI company that is shaping how enterprises design, build, and deploy AI solutions at scale

• Strong hands‑on experience building production‑grade systems using modern data and software engineering practices
• Expertise in technologies such as Python, SQL, and scalable data architectures
• Experience working with large language models and AI/ML frameworks
• Confidence in a client‑facing role, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• A problem‑solving mindset and the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies
• A collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Passion for AI and its potential to drive meaningful change
• Work with forward‑thinking organisations on high‑impact AI initiatives
• Be part of a team driven by experimentation, learning, and innovation
• Contribute to a mission focused on using AI responsibly and effectively
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment
• Thrive in a culture that values curiosity, diversity of thought, and continuous growth