Technical Director - Digital Engineering and AI - UK - £160k

Ingenio is partnering with a leading digital engineering consultancy to hire a Technical Director to strengthen its technical leadership and delivery organisation. This is a senior, client-facing role for an engineering leader who can architect complex software solutions, apply AI in practice and lead multiple engineering teams through large-scale technical programmes. This is not a traditional Programme Director or Delivery Manager role. Strong technical credibility, practical AI experience and the ability to lead complex engineering initiatives are non-negotiable. What You'll Do:

• Own the technical direction of complex engineering programmes involving multiple teams.
• Partner with senior clients to understand business challenges and shape appropriate technical solutions.
• Define architecture, engineering team structures, timelines and delivery approaches.
• Lead the design and integration of AI-enabled solutions in real-world environments.
• Oversee technical execution, manage risks and maintain engineering quality.
• Contribute to discovery, solution shaping and pre-sales where required. What We're Looking For
• Strong software engineering and complex solution architecture experience.
• Practical AI experience, including designing, building or integrating AI-enabled solutions.
• Proven leadership of multiple engineering teams and large technical programmes.
• Confidence engaging with CIOs, CTOs and senior business stakeholders.
• Broad expertise across software engineering, architecture, cloud and modern development practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions and delivery plans. Consulting, professional services and pre-sales experience are desirable, but not essential.