Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Contract)

Forward Deployed AI Engineer London, 2 Days On Site Part time - 3 days Per Week 12 Months Long Outside IR35 £450 - £550 Per Day The Company They are a specialist investment-focused organisation with a portfolio of businesses across multiple sectors. They are actively exploring how AI can enhance operations, improve workflows, and unlock efficiencies across their portfolio. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, they are looking for an experienced contractor who can influence strategy while remaining hands-on with delivery. The Role and Deliverables Assess existing business processes and identify opportunities for AI-driven automation and optimisation. Design and build AI solutions using technologies such as LLMs, agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Create practical roadmaps for AI adoption, including prioritised implementation plans. Engage with business stakeholders to communicate opportunities, risks and recommendations. Develop, deploy and scale production-ready AI applications. Support portfolio businesses with AI strategy and solution implementation where required. Your Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and delivering end-to-end AI solutions in commercial environments. Capability to work across strategy, architecture and hands-on engineering. Expertise with LLMs, AI agents, RAG frameworks and modern AI tooling. Experience assessing business processes and translating requirements into technical solutions. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Background working within smaller, high-growth businesses, consultancies or project-based environments. How to Apply If you are interested in a contract opportunity where you can shape AI strategy and build impactful solutions, please apply with your latest CV.