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Build. Solve. Ship.

Every contractor engagement starts with a problem. You need to build something new, solve something broken, or ship something fast. We find the right people. You manage the delivery.

When Contract Makes Sense

Short-term project

Defined scope, clear end date. You need expertise for 3-6 months.

Specialist skills

Niche expertise you don't need permanently: computer vision, MLOps, broadcast integration.

Fast start

You need someone now, not in 3 months. Contractors can start in days.

Try before you buy

Test the working relationship. Many of our contractors convert to permanent roles when both sides are happy.

Build

Establish initial AI capabilities

The Problem

Hiring a full-time AI engineer is a big commitment. Salaries of £80-150k+, months to find the right person, and no guarantee they'll deliver what you need.

1

Define

Scope an achievable AI initiative within 4-8 weeks

2

Match

Connect with vetted engineers from our contractor network

3

Build

Contractor delivers while your internal teams gain knowledge

4

Decide

Extend contractor, hire full-time, or build independently

Deliverables

  • Functioning AI projects
  • Maintainable documentation
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Scalable foundation

Ideal For

  • Organisations discussing AI but not yet started
  • Uncertain about priorities
  • Wanting proof-of-concept before permanent hires
  • Needing quick leadership demonstrations

Solve

Fix specific technical bottlenecks

The Problem

Your team is stuck despite having competent engineers. Production model failures, non-scaling data pipelines, or problematic architectural decisions that need outside expertise.

1

Root Cause Analysis

Investigate underlying issues: data, model, or infrastructure

2

Specialist Matching

Identify contractors who've solved your exact problem before

3

Collaborative Solving

Specialist joins team, diagnoses issues, works alongside engineers

4

Knowledge Transfer

Documentation and upskilling for future independence

Deliverables

  • Specialist who's solved your exact problem before
  • Root cause diagnosis
  • Production-ready solutions
  • Team upskilling

Ideal For

  • Production model underperformance
  • Unscalable data pipelines
  • Inconsistent LLM responses
  • Escalating infrastructure costs

Ship

Accelerate project completion

The Problem

You have a project in flight, a deadline approaching, and not enough people to deliver. You need extra hands who can hit the ground running.

1

Understanding

Learning your tech stack, working patterns, quality expectations

2

Matching

Identifying contractors with relevant technical experience

3

Integration

Embedding contractors into existing workflows (standups, code reviews)

4

Quality Delivery

Ensuring code meets your team standards

Deliverables

  • Contractors operational within days
  • Pre-experienced professionals in your tech
  • Seamless team collaboration
  • Code meeting quality standards

Ideal For

  • Deadline pressure
  • Team capacity gaps
  • Specific technical expertise needed
  • Scalable engagement model

Common Questions

How quickly can contractors start?

Typically 5-10 days from brief to contractor starting. For urgent needs, we can sometimes move faster.

What if the contractor doesn't work out?

We offer a replacement guarantee. If there's a mismatch in the first few weeks, we'll find someone else at no extra cost.

Can contractors convert to permanent?

Yes, and it happens regularly. If a contractor is a great fit, we can handle the conversion. It's one of the best ways to "try before you buy."

Do you work internationally?

Yes. Strong networks in UK, Europe (especially Nordics and Netherlands), North America, and Middle East.

Need to Build, Solve, or Ship?

Tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll find the right contractor for the job.

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