Consulting Engineer – Forward Deployed
Location: London (hybrid, client-site as required)
Salary: Up to £55,000
About the Role
Our client is a specialist data and AI consultancy operating at the intersection of advanced technology and real-world impact. Now part of a global consulting powerhouse, they work directly with major public and private sector organisations to solve complex, high-stakes problems using modern data platforms and AI tooling.
This role sits at the core of delivery. You’ll be embedded with clients, building and deploying solutions that unify fragmented data, enable better decision-making, and drive measurable outcomes. It is hands-on, client-facing, and fast-paced, with a clear expectation of ownership from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working directly with clients to understand complex operational challenges and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Building end-to-end data workflows using a mix of low/no-code platforms and code-based approaches (Python, PySpark, SQL)
- Developing user-facing applications, dashboards, and workflows using modern front-end tools such as TypeScript and React
- Supporting the design and evolution of data architectures that unify multiple systems into a single operational view
- Embedding AI capabilities into applications using modern AI tooling and frameworks
- Iterating quickly, demoing solutions to stakeholders, and refining based on real-time feedback
- Contributing to internal product development by feeding deployment learnings back into reusable assets and tools
- Collaborating closely with engineers, consultants, and stakeholders in a highly interactive, feedback-driven environment
Ideal Background
- Strong coding ability in Python (essential) and SQL (essential)
- Experience or exposure to data engineering concepts such as ETL pipelines and data modelling
- Good communication skills with the ability to engage directly with clients (essential)
- Active SC clearance (essential)
- Exposure to front-end technologies such as TypeScript or similar (desirable)
- Experience in software engineering, data engineering, or full-stack development (commercial or academic)
- Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with a problem-solving mindset
- Interest in modern data platforms and willingness to learn new tools quickly
What You’ll Receive
- Exposure to high-impact projects across defence, public sector, and critical infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge data and AI platforms
- A fast progression path in a high-growth, high-performance consulting environment
- A collaborative, low-ego culture with strong knowledge sharing and visibility across the business
- Opportunities to contribute to internal innovation and product development
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
Who Should Apply
This role suits early-career engineers who want to move into a client-facing consulting environment. It is a strong fit for individuals with solid Python and SQL foundations who want to apply those skills to real-world problems, work directly with stakeholders, and build solutions that have visible impact.
A client-facing engineering role focused on delivering data and AI solutions in real-world environments, combining Python, SQL, and stakeholder engagement to drive measurable outcomes.