Lead ML Engineer - 12 Month FTC

Lead ML Engineer (12-month FTC)£80,000 - £90,000Remote (UK Based Only)This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on ML Engineering role where you will shape how machine learning is delivered, scaled, and embedded across a large, complex organisation.THE COMPANYThey are a large, well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation for quality, trust, and long-term client relationships. Data and AI are a strategic priority, with significant internal backing to move from successful proof of concepts to robust, production-grade platforms.THE ROLEAs a Lead ML Engineer, you will take ownership of ML Engineering delivery end-to-end, helping define best practice while remaining highly hands-on.Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:Leading the ML Engineering capability and contributing to the wider data and AI strategy.Designing, building, and productionising ML pipelines aligned to business goals.Delivering NLP and LLM-driven solutions, including fine-tuning and deployment.Implementing strong MLOps practices across model training, deployment, and monitoring.Working closely with Data Scientists to support, maintain, and improve models in production.Building APIs and data products that enable ML solutions to be consumed across the business.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEThe successful Lead ML Engineer will have the following skills and experience:Commercial experience delivering ML solutions end-to-end.Strong Python and SQL skills, ..... full job details .....