Job Title: AI Technical LeadLocation: Leeds/Hybrid, 2x days per weekSalary: £80,000-£100,000 + benefitsWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal Technical Lead role for a forward-thinking, technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge AI solutions. You''ll shape architecture, engineering standards, and delivery outcomes across high-impact projects while working with modern AI/ML tooling, cloud technologies, and scalable engineering practices. Technical Lead - AI Responsibilities:Lead AI-focused architecture, design, and engineering delivery across client engagements.Oversee end-to-end implementation of AI/ML solutions, from concept through to production.Act as the senior engineering authority, ensuring high-quality outputs across wider teams.Establish best-practice engineering ecosystems, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, developer tooling and QA methodologies.Maintain expertise across modern tech stacks, cloud platforms and industry trends, including LLMs and classic ML approaches.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into actionable engineering plans.Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance and thought leadership throughout delivery.Technical Lead - AI Requirements:Strong commercial experience with AI and ML tools, frameworks, and delivery methods.Confident acting as the "first engineer on the ground" to drive direction and standards.Hands-on proficiency with cloud platforms and modern enginee