Posted by Brio Digital on behalf of our client

Brio Digital is supporting a leading organisation at the forefront of AI innovation to hire an AI Engineering Director - a unique chance to combine engineering expertise, people leadership and senior-level consulting to deliver AI solutions that improve an industry vertical at scale.

Applicants must either hold, or be eligible for, UK Security Clearance (SC).

Overview

Role: AI Engineering Director responsible for technical leadership across large-scale AI/ML programmes, setting engineering standards and leading cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority across multiple large-scale AI/ML programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and production-ready.
• Set the engineering standards, ways of working, and technical excellence benchmarks for teams.
• Lead and grow teams of engineers and data scientists, supporting career development and fostering a culture of delivery excellence.
• Operate as a senior consultant, engaging with C-suite and senior government stakeholders to shape strategy, scope projects, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Partner with commercial leaders to identify opportunities, build propositions, and support business growth.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven technology leader with a deep engineering background (system architecture, ML/AI deployment, full-stack fundamentals).
• Experience taking AI/ML solutions from concept into production in real-world settings.
• Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building, mentoring and inspiring high-performing technical teams.
• Ability to operate as a trusted senior advisor, confident in consulting with stakeholders and communicating complex concepts with clarity.
• Commercial awareness, able to balance delivery excellence with strategic and business outcomes.

Why Apply

Through Brio Digital, you’ll join a client working at the cutting edge of AI for public good. This role offers the chance to:

• Shape the technical direction of high-impact programmes in government.
• Lead and grow exceptional teams of engineers and data specialists.
• Be at the table with senior decision makers, influencing strategy and delivery at national scale.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who can also inspire people, advise at the highest levels and bring AI solutions into the real world.