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Data Scientist - Remote

Our client is a market leader in renewable energy, from the development, design and construction of large scale solar and BESS installations, to their operation and maintenance and market optimisation of BESS assets across the UK and Northern Europe. To date, the company has constructed over 120 grid-scale solar farms and 30 energy storage facilities, while its O&M service division has 1.6GW of assets under management.


Due to their phenomenal growth, they are seeking a Data Scientist, as part of their growing Optimisation team. This role will be responsible for developing the Optimisation back-end systems, undertake complex analytics, and helping deliver market-leading optimisation strategy for the companies utility scale battery storage projects.


Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and develop MIROS software for optimisation of battery assets in GB
  • Carry out bespoke analysis on a variety of subjects involving energy market, as the internal and external requirements arises
  • Identify optimal strategies for battery storage assets to maintain the team’s market-leading position
  • Understand the regulatory and policy landscape surrounding the GB energy market in relation to batteries
  • Build and maintain revenue models for the companies growth markets


Skills & Competencies:

  • Knowledge of the GB electricity market, including relevant ancillary services for batteries
  • Software development capability (Python)
  • Modelling and data analytics skills
  • Financial modelling
  • Python, Excel, SQL, PowerBI, AWS, etc.
  • Strong communication skills


Personal Characteristics:

  • Ability to work effectively in a small team
  • Happy to help set the agenda and adaptable to change depending on the work requirements
  • Ability to communicate across a wide range of stakeholders, including Senior Management, employees, and customers. Able to explain complex analysis to various levels of expertise
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Works well in partnership with internal and external key stakeholders
  • A true team player - fosters teamwork and collaboration
  • Possesses drive, enthusiasm, and commitment


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in industry

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