Data Science Consultant

AtkinsRéalis
Birmingham
1 week ago
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Were looking for a data science consultant with expertise in the full data project life cycle and a consulting mindset. This role blends understanding client needs and business challenges with designing and implementing end-to-end solutions. The ideal candidate will be analytical, curious, detail-oriented and skilled at working with large datasets to turn complex information into actionable solutions.


Your role

  • Eliciting user requirements through client engagement.
  • Working with clients to integrate data best practice and governance into refined processes to support enhanced decision-making.
  • Handling merging cleaning and modelling multi-source data so that it can be further analysed.
  • Applying a variety of data analysis and visualisation techniques from statistical and/or predictive modelling through to bespoke visualisation platform development.
  • Developing and optimising data pipelines and workflows for efficient data processing.
  • Collaborating with teams of technical and non-technical users of various experience levels.
  • Communicating results through compelling visualisations and presentations.
  • Contributing to decision-making that will lead to successful delivery of projects.
  • Participating in external activities such as client engagement conferences and staying current with emerging technologies and trends in data science and AI.
  • Requirement to work at an AtkinsRéalis office or client office/site 3 days a week.

About you

  • Experience in data science analytics or data consultancy roles.
  • Experience working in a consulting environment.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language preferably Python.
  • Experience in machine learning frameworks (e.g. scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch).
  • Experience in statistical analysis and modelling.
  • Experience with data visualisation principles and tools (e.g. Power BI).
  • Experience with cloud platforms preferably Azure and big data technologies (e.g. Databricks).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal skills including client-facing experience.
  • Good organisational and analytical skills.
  • Experience working with transportation data.
  • GIS skills are preferable.
  • Degree/Masters Degree in Mathematics Computer Science Statistics Data Science Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. DP-900 AI-900 DP-100 PL-300 AI-102) are a plus.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health wellbeing financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.


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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.


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Additional information

Security clearance


This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.


We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.


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Worker Type

Employee


Job Type

Regular


AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.


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