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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Hybrid

Manchester, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

18-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Python Docker Research Linux Machine Learning PyTorch TensorFlow git cloud platforms Keras Unix/Linux

Job Specifications

Lead Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps) – AI Consultancy | Manchester

We’re looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps) to help shape the future of AI deployment. Based in Manchester City Centre (3 days on-site), you’ll lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and work hands-on with clients to bring AI into production.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading the technical delivery of MLOps projects
Balancing hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities
Managing and mentoring a team (1:1s, development planning)
Working across research, prototyping, and production divisions
Supporting commercial engagements and client relationships

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience owning and delivering multiple projects
Strong Python skills and experience writing production-grade code
Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, SKLearn)
Proficiency with Git, Unix/Linux, Docker
Experience with cloud platforms and MLOps best practices
Emotional intelligence and people leadership skills
UK citizen eligible for SC clearance

Why join?

EMI share scheme
Personal L&D budget
25 days holiday (rising to 30)
Pension
A collaborative, mission-driven team working on cutting-edge AI

About the Company

Gravitas is an internationally renowned recruitment group supporting niche roles within technology, insurance, and banking. We help fuel innovation by supporting specialisms that underpin development, transformation, and growth. As niche specialists, we partner with our clients to create strategic hiring solutions that deliver the best, skilled, niche, talent - fast. We balance speed and excellence with compliance and integrity. That’s why we are trusted! Our proactive, people-focused approach to specialist recruitment, me... Know more