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Shape the Future with AI & Data
We are looking for talented AI / Data Engineers to join a growing technology consultancy delivering innovative data, analytics and AI solutions for enterprise clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern cloud, data and AI technologies, helping organisations unlock value from their data and accelerate digital transformation.
Whether your background is in Data Engineering, AI Engineering, or both, you'll have the opportunity to design and build scalable solutions that deliver real business impact.
As one of our AI / Data Engineers, you will:
- Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and data platforms
- Develop analytics and AI-enabled solutions that support business decision-making
- Create and implement machine learning and generative AI solutions
- Integrate data from multiple sources while ensuring data quality and reliability
- Work closely with analysts, product teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Optimise systems for performance, scalability and efficiency
- Contribute to testing, monitoring and quality assurance activities
- Produce clear technical documentation and follow data governance and security best practices
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!
- Experience as an AI Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Developer or similar
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
- Experience building data pipelines and working with both structured and unstructured data
- Knowledge of AI, machine learning or generative AI technologies
- Exposure to frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain or similar
- Experience working with cloud based data platforms and modern data architectures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience delivering solutions within Agile environments
In return, you will be rewarded with an enviable benefits package in addition to:


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- Working on cutting-edge AI and data transformation projects
- Collaborating with highly skilled engineers, analysts and consultants
- Gaining exposure to enterprise-scale cloud and AI technologies
- Hybrid working model with Manchester-based collaboration
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
Successful applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) Clearance.
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