PA Consulting – Data Science Consultant (Bristol)
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Science consultant to join our Digital & Data community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, mathematical modelling and machine learning, with a focus on using advanced analytics techniques to support data‑centric decision making in both public and private sector organisations. You will work on a broad variety of projects across seven sectors, collaborating with product, design and cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver innovative software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Work to agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders, using your technical skills to problem‑solve with clients and on internal projects.
- Participate in live in‑person white‑boarding sessions and asynchronous communication on Teams.
- Engage in hybrid working, spending at least two days per week in the office or on client site.
- Engage with a range of tools and technologies depending on the task, including Data Bricks, Python, PySpark, R, Excel, Palantir Foundry and PowerBI.
- Support full analytics and modelling lifecycle: problem formulation, exploratory data analysis, model design, build, testing and handover.
- Translate business needs into analytical approaches and communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Lead and deliver solutions that involve advanced analytics, algorithm design, operational research models, data engineering, big data & cloud platforms, or data visualisation dashboards.
Qualifications
- Degree, Masters or PhD in data science, mathematics, operational research, physics, or statistics.
- Experience conducting analysis for evidence‑based decision making and developing models.
- Experience translating client business needs into analytical solutions and communicating effectively.
- Proficiency with Python, SQL, Excel and data visualisation solutions.
- Prior involvement in advanced analytics, algorithm design, data engineering, big data, cloud platforms or dashboard development.
- A genuine affinity for problem‑solving, inquisitive mindset and teamwork.
Nice to Have
- Excellent stakeholder and project management and communication skills.
- Experience in analytical solutions lifecycle – discovery, development/prototype, rollout, implementation and managed service stages.
- Experience developing data and behavioural science propositions and client presentations.
Benefits
- Hybrid working – mix of office and client site.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus tied to performance.
- 25 days annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve (additional days available).
- Private healthcare, pension scheme and PA share ownership.
- Tax‑efficient benefits (e.g., cycle to work, give as you earn).
- Opportunities for professional learning and development, including course budget and certifications.
- Community and charity‑based initiatives and inclusive, diverse workplace culture.
Security Clearance
Some UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. Applicants must be British citizens or have been resident in the UK for five years.
Assessment Process
- Quick call with a Tech Recruiter – discuss application, role, and PA.
- Round 1: Competency or technical interview (60 min).
- Round 2: Competency or technical interview, whichever was not done at round 1 (60 min).
- Final round: Meeting with a PA leader – mini case study and discussion of client‑centricity (60 min).
Equal Opportunity Statement
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process can be requested at .
Job Details
- Firm: PA Consulting
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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