Talent.com
Harnham
Lead Machine Learning Engineer 12m FTCHarnham • Glasgow, UK
Lead Machine Learning Engineer 12m FTC

Lead Machine Learning Engineer 12m FTC

Harnham • Glasgow, UK
19 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

UK - remote, 35 hour work week

Up to £95k + bonus

12m FTC (strong view to go permanent)


A professional services firm is looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join its growing data and AI team. This is a key role focused on building and leading ML engineering capability, delivering scalable AI solutions, and shaping the organisation’s data and AI strategy.


The role

  • Lead the development of machine learning engineering capability across the business
  • Design, build, and productionise ML models and data products
  • Develop and implement MLOps frameworks (CI/CD, model deployment, monitoring, governance)
  • Build scalable data and ML pipelines on Azure-based platforms
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end AI solutions
  • Contribute to data architecture, standards, and best practice across the organisation
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and wider teams


What they’re looking for

  • Strong experience in ML engineering, MLOps, and data/AI architecture
  • Proven track record delivering end-to-end ML solutions in cloud environments (Azure preferred)
  • Expertise in Python, Spark/PySpark, and modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks)
  • Hands-on experience with NLP and LLMs, including deployment and optimisation
  • Experience building scalable pipelines, model governance processes, and production systems
  • Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership experience


Why apply

  • Opportunity to build and shape ML engineering within a growing data function
  • High-impact role with ownership of architecture, tooling, and best practice
  • Exposure to modern AI and LLM use cases
  • Clear pathway to a permanent role


Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

Create a job alert for this search

Lead Machine Learning Engineer 12m FTC • Glasgow, UK

Similar jobs

Machine Learning Ops Engineer

DXC TechnologyErskine, Scotland, GB
Full-time

DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodiver... Show more

 • Promoted

Analytics Data Engineer — Hybrid, Build Data Pipelines & AI

Royal LondonGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

Royal London is seeking a Data Engineer to join their Analytics Engineering Team in Glasgow.This hybrid role focuses on defining and delivering data solutions for analytics, data science, and machi... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior / Staff Machine Learning Scientist

Chemify LimitedGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Full-time

Glasgow (onsite, full-time) or fully remote with regular travel to our Glasgow HQ / Chemifarm.Chemify is revolutionising chemistry.We are creating a future where the synthesis of previously unimagi... Show more

 • Promoted

Asset Analytics Lead — AI-Driven Transformation (Hybrid)

Capgemini InventGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Full-time

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Managing Consultant to join its Enterprise Data Analytics team.In this role, you will develop AI-enabled solutions to enhance performance and decision-ma... Show more

 • Promoted

Lead Software Engineer, AI/ML & Data Platforms

JPMorganChaseGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Full-time

A leading financial services institution in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer for the AI/ML & Data Platforms team.The role involves developing secure high-quality production code, leading soft... Show more

 • Promoted

Lead AI Engineer

CapcoGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Permanent

Lead AI Engineer (Senior/Principal Consultant).Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent.Empower the next frontier of AI with Capco.Shape, build, and deliver future-ready generative systems.We’re ... Show more

 • Promoted

AI Engineering Lead

IAG Transform UKWaterside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

We are hiring an AI Engineering Lead for the Multi-Tech Agentic Engineering team to lead the technical direction, engineering discipline, and delivery velocity of IAG’s next generation of agentic A... Show more

 • Promoted

Freelance Machine Learning Engineer

MindriftGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Part-time +1

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, eva... Show more

 • Promoted

AI Engineer/ML Engineer - Senior Developers - AI Training - Glasgow, UK

Prolific Academic LtdGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to g... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

BarclaysGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Full-time

Barclays Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.Be among the first 25 applicants.Join our innovative AI/ML team at Barclays Corporate Bank as a.Senior Machine Learning Engineer.We manage internal cloud ... Show more

 • Promoted

Hybrid: Operating Model Lead for Strategic Delivery

KBR, Inc.Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

Strategic Project Delivery - Operating Model Lead to manage planning and execution of the Construction Delivery Model.This hybrid role involves designing operating model blueprints and leading tran... Show more

 • Promoted

Global QA Leader – Medical Devices & Combination Products

Ferring PharmaceuticalsEast Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, located in East Kilbride, is seeking a Global QA Senior Manager for Medical Devices & Drug/Device Combined Products.The successful candidate will lead global QA medical dev... Show more

 • Promoted

Applied AI Solutions Engineer — Hybrid, LLM & Impact

TomoroGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Full-time

A leading AI solutions provider in Glasgow is looking for an Applied AI Solution Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI applications using large language models.The role includes working directly... Show more

 • Promoted

AI/ML Engineer — RLHF & Model Evaluation (Remote)

ProlificGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Remote
Full-time

Prolific is seeking an AI & Machine Learning Engineer to evaluate LLM architectures and refine ML frameworks.The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Computer Science or a r... Show more

 • Promoted

Data/Machine Learning Ops Engineer

慨正橡扯Erskine, Scotland, GB
Full-time

Candidates must be UK national/sole British citizens and resided in the UK for 5 years or over.Strong proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Applied AI ML Lead - Python & Agentic AI

JPMorgan Chase & Co.Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

As a Applied AI/ML Lead Engineer in our Applied AI ML - Python & Agentic AI team, you will design, build, and productionize Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions.The ideal candidate brings a balan... Show more

 • Promoted

Strategic Targeting & Modelling Lead

I Rep SaloneGreater London, Coventry, Glasgow, England, England, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

I Rep Salone is looking for a Commercial Targeting and Modelling Manager to be based in London, Coventry, or Glasgow.You will be responsible for driving the marketing strategy that ensures relevant... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior / Staff Machine Learning Scientist

Chemify LtdGlasgow, Scotland, GB
Full-time

Chemify is revolutionising chemistry.We are creating a future where the synthesis of previously unimaginable molecules, drugs, and materials is instantly accessible.By combining AI, robotics, and t... Show more

 • Promoted

Applied AI ML Lead - Python & Agentic AI

FairygodbossGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-time

As a Applied AI/ML Lead Engineer in our Applied AI ML - Python & Agentic AI team, you will design, build, and productionize Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions.The ideal candidate brings a balan... Show more

 • Promoted

AI Engineer - LLMs, RAG & LangChain (Hybrid)

Limelight HealthErskine, Scotland, GB
Full-time

DXC Technology in Erskine, Scotland, seeks a talented AI Engineer to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and impactful projects.The role includes designing and optimizing Transformer-based archite... Show more