Project Data Scientist

YTL UK

Bridgwater

1 month ago

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Do you have a thirst for progressing your career within the environment and water industry? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for a Project Data Scientist to join our Water Resources Strategy team! This is a 12-month fixed‑term contract.

Responsibilities

becoming the technical lead on our catchment abstraction software in Python, recently provided by the Environment Agency
liaising internally and externally with stakeholders regarding sustainable catchment abstraction
supporting the implementation and development of the Python Pywr model with other Data Scientists and Planners in the team
working with the wider team to develop and improve our data science workflows in Azure DevOps
developing Python code to support our wider scientific planning work, which may include hydrological modelling, climate impact assessment and demand forecasting.
In this role, you will be comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team of technically skilled individuals to deliver technical outputs and disseminate them to the wider team.

Qualifications

experience programming with Python and R
the ability to develop, follow and maintain procedures to ensure the accurate maintenance of technical workflows
good attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure reporting deadlines are met
strong problem-solving and methodical skills, and the ability to work using your own initiative
a degree in a relevant data science, environmental or engineering subject
experience in water resources planning or other technical planning areas
experience working in DevOps and with Git
experience working in a regulated environment, including liaison with regulators and regulatory reporting.

About YTL UK and Partners

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Benefits

A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
One paid volunteering day each year.
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

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