AI Forward Deployed Engineer

Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom
2 months ago
£55,000 – £99,000 pa
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Salary

£55,000 – £99,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
13 May 2026 (2 months ago)

Benefits

Very competitive bonus

AI Forward Deployed Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Hybrid: 3 days per week in Birmingham

Permanent

£50,000 - £99,000 + very competitive bonus

We are partnering with a leading Consultancy as they continue to invest heavily in their Deals Technology and AI capability.

As part of a major growth initiative, they are hiring AI Forward Deployed Engineers across multiple seniority levels (Senior Associate through to Senior Manager) to sit at the intersection of AI engineering and high-value business transactions.

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications in live deal environments, helping clients navigate complex challenges across M&A, due diligence, integration, and post-deal value creation.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and deploying AI-driven solutions directly into live scenarios

Working closely with teams and clients to identify where AI can unlock value

Building solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic / autonomous AI workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Modern AI tooling (e.g. LangChain, vector databases, APIs)

Rapidly prototyping and iterating on solutions within fast-paced timelines

Translating complex technical concepts into practical, commercial outcomes

Contributing to the development of reusable tools, frameworks, and best practices

What They're Looking For

Strong software engineering fundamentals (Python, APIs, version control, testing)

Experience working with modern AI technologies, such as LLMs / Generative AI, RAG pipelines, Agent-based architectures

Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and deliver tangible outcomes quickly

Strong communication skills and comfort working in client-facing settings

A proactive mindset with a focus on building and delivering real solutions

Level-Specific Expectations (Each level remains very hands-on still)

Senior Associate

Hands-on engineering focus

Building and supporting delivery of AI solutions

Ideal for candidates developing experience in applied AIManager

Owning end-to-end solution delivery

Leading design and build of AI systems

Balancing technical depth with stakeholder interactionSenior Manager

Leading multiple engagements and influencing senior stakeholders

Shaping AI strategy within deal environments

Coaching teams and driving growth of the capability

If you'd like to learn more, please contact Jacob Ferdinand at

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