Lead/Senior AI Consultant

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group provided pay range This range is provided by Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group Homebased – Must be happy to travel to customer sites and London Full-time, Permanent Eligible for SC Clearance/Actively SC Cleared Be part of a growing consulting team with a leading Microsoft Partner. This role is for a Senior or Lead AI Consultant, who willdeliver high-impact solutions that transform how clients operate using Artificial Intelligence. You’ll play a critical role in guiding organisations through the AI journey — from identifying opportunities to architecting and deploying real-world solutions using modern cloud platforms and data technologies. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside experienced consultants and technical teams, helping clients unlock the full value of AI through innovation, collaboration, and expertise. What You\’ll Do Engage directly with clients to capture their requirements and define tailored AI architectures that align with strategic business needs. Translate complex problems into data-driven solutions leveraging machine learning, generative AI, and cloud-native platforms. Lead multidisciplinary teams throughout delivery — from planning and design to implementation and handover. Define high-value AI use cases across domains such as predictive analytics, automation, and conversational AI. Analyse structured and unstructured data from multiple sources using tools such as modern data lakes, notebooks, and machine learning platforms. Build end-to-end ML workflows including experimentation, model training, evaluation, and deployment. Implement scalable and secure AI solutions using MLOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native tooling. Present insights, models, and value propositions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ensure ethical, secure, and responsible AI practices are embedded into all stages of the solution lifecycle. What You’ll Bring Substantial experience in machine learning, data science, or applied AI roles . Proficiency with Python, SQL , and common machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms , particularly Azure , AWS, or GCP — including ML and data tooling. Knowledge of generative AI frameworks , LLMs, vector databases, and related technologies. Experience designing and deploying AI solutions in real-world business environments. Strong understanding of data pipelines, orchestration, and MLOps . Ability to explain AI concepts clearly to business stakeholders and influence outcomes. Familiarity with data visualisation and storytelling techniques using dashboards or interactive tools. An understanding of AI ethics , compliance, and risk mitigation. Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment is a strong advantage. Certifications in AI/ML or cloud technologies (e.g., Azure AI Engineer, Google ML Engineer) are a plus. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Artificial Intelligence Engineer” roles. 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