Machine Learning Engineer

Qualify Nation Recruitment
Woking, United Kingdom
Last week
£35,000 – £55,000 pa
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Salary

£35,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits package Hybrid working model (Woking + remote flexibility) Exposure to AI, Cyber, Cloud, and Big Data projects Clear progression pathways and ongoing development support Opportunity to work on projects with real impact and scale

AtQualify Nation Recruitment, we partner with forward-thinking organisations tackling complex, high-impact challenges across AI, cyber security, and data.

We’re currently supporting a leading UK technology consultancy in hiring a Machine Learning Engineer—someone ready to move beyond theory and into real-world impact.

This is an opportunity to work oncutting-edge AI solutions, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow within an environment that values curiosity, innovation, and long-term development.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and domain experts working on advanced AI and data-driven systems.

Your work will focus on turning complex data into actionable insight—supporting decision-making, improving systems, and solving real-world challenges across security, technology, and digital transformation.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing, building, and deployingmachine learning models for real-world applications
  • Working withlarge language models (LLMs) to develop intelligent systems and tools
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into production environments
  • Conducting research, experimentation, and rapid prototyping
  • ImplementingMLOps best practices (CI/CD, monitoring, retraining pipelines)
  • Translating business and stakeholder needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Continuously improving AI/ML systems, frameworks, and performance

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who combine strong technical ability with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.

  • StrongPython skills
  • Experience building ML models using frameworks likePyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn
  • Hands-on experience withLLMs (prompting, RAG, fine-tuning, agents)
  • Understanding ofMLOps principles and tools (e.g. MLflow, DVC, Weights & Biases)
  • Experience deploying solutions inAWS or cloud environments
  • Familiarity withDocker, CI/CD, and version control (Git)
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into practical AI solutions
  • Passion for staying up to date with the latest AI/ML developments

Who This Role Is Ideal For

  • You want to work onmeaningful, real-world AI challenges
  • You enjoy bothresearch and practical implementation
  • You’re comfortable collaborating across technical and non-technical teams
  • You’re looking forlong-term career growth, not just your next role
  • You thrive in environments where innovation and autonomy are encouraged

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive salary + benefits package
  • Hybrid working model (Woking + remote flexibility)
  • Exposure toAI, Cyber, Cloud, and Big Data projects
  • A collaborative, high-performing team environment
  • Clear progression pathways and ongoing development support
  • Opportunity to work on projects withreal impact and scale

Location

Woking (Hybrid)

You’ll be based partly in a modern, well-connected office location, with flexibility to work remotely and occasional collaboration on-site.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be:

  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Willing and able to undergo security clearance if required

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take your machine learning career to the next level and work on impactful, forward-thinking projects:

Submit your CV today

A member of theQualify Nation Recruitment team may also contact you for a brief discussion about your application

Qualify Nation Recruitment connects ambitious professionals with high-growth opportunities across technology, digital, and data-driven industries. We will only consider candidates who meet the required status for this role. If you apply and are not deemed suitable, you may be contacted to discuss relevant training opportunities, which are paid courses, that could enhance your suitability for similar roles in the future.

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