Senior Data Scientist

Contract Rate: Up to £550 per day (DOE)

Location: United Kingdom

Length: 6 months

We are seeking a highly capable and practical Senior Data Scientist to join a rapidly growing and exciting team within one of our consulting clients. This contract-based role and focuses on tackling complex industrial datasets where conventional big data approaches may not apply.

In this role, you will be expected to apply data-driven methodologies to solve real-world problems using time series data and other imperfect or limited datasets. Candidates who thrive in ambiguity and take a hands-on approach to problem-solving will be well-suited for this opportunity.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering, and should be confident interfacing with clients and presenting technical insights to senior stakeholders. Exceptional communication skills are essential, particularly for conveying complex analytical findings to non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing and interpreting time series and real-time production data
• Deploying practical data science solutions to optimise processes
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define analytical problems and outcomes
• Presenting findings to executive-level stakeholders across the business
• Developing and maintaining robust models despite data limitations
• Occasional travel to European production sites (up to three times per year, 2/3 days onsite)

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working with limited or imperfect datasets in an industrial setting
• Proven capability in time series analysis and process optimisation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in client-facing environments
• Confidence in presenting analyses and recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Understanding of complex and sometimes imperfect data streams

Desirable Experience:

• Background in Manufacturing, FMCG, or related fields
• Experience within fast-paced, data-intensive environments
• Knowledge of computer vision systems, including specification and deployment of optical sensors (not just image processing)
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques is advantageous but not essential

This role is part of a high-performance, agile team. This contract may include some travelling to European locations across the contract.