Data Science Consultant

Overview

You will apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and mathematical modeling to support energy providers, utilities, and public sector clients. In a cross-functional, agile setting, you’ll translate business needs into analytical solutions and deliver end-to-end models that drive evidence-based decisions. This role blends technical execution with stakeholder communication, offering impact across energy networks and sustainability initiatives. Join a world-leading consultancy to shape analytics for critical national infrastructure and energy systems.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent pension scheme
• private healthcare
• performance bonus
• share ownership options
• 25 days annual leave

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analytics solutions across the full modeling lifecycle
• Apply analytics, optimization methods, and ML to energy and utilities challenges
• Translate client requirements into actionable analytical deliverables and communicate findings to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate within agile, cross-functional teams to build high-performance data products

Key requirements

• Degree, Master’s, or PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Operational Research, Physics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel; exposure to Databricks, PySpark, Palantir Foundry, or R
• Proven experience in advanced analytics, algorithm design, OR, or big data engineering
• Direct experience or strong interest in energy networks, utilities operations, and environmental infrastructure
• UK security vetting prerequisites: British Citizenship or 5 years continuous UK residence

• Communication with senior non-technical stakeholders
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem solving in agile environments
• Python
• SQL
• Excel

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