Advanced Data Analytics

PA Consulting; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Data Science consultant to join its team. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in data science, mathematical modelling, and machine learning to support data-centric decision making in both public and private sectors. This role involves hybrid working, engaging with clients, and utilizing a variety of advanced tools like Python, Data Bricks, and PowerBI. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible career progression

Hybrid working model

Budget for courses and certifications

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science and mathematical modelling.
• Experience in leveraging advanced analytics for decision making.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to solve problems using technical skills.
• Engage in live problem-solving sessions and asynchronous communication.
• Use diverse tools and technologies for specific tasks.

Skills

Data science

Mathematical modelling

Machine Learning

Advanced analytics techniques

Python

Data Bricks

PowerBI

Tools

Palantir Foundry

R

Excel

PySpark

Job description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech‑driven world. Why consider joining our Digital & Data community?

Benefits & Culture

• Join our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross‑disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.
• Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust‑based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation and curiosity. You have the option to progress with us on a technical career track. No need to go onto the Partner career track if this doesn’t align with what you want to do.
• Hybrid working – our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week.
• Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors – no project is ever the same.
• Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative tech community through knowledge‑sharing and peer‑level support, coaching and mentoring.
• Deepen your expertise through our culture of learning and growth – you’ll have budget to take courses (technical and non‑technical training) and gain certifications.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Science consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, mathematical modelling and ML, with a focus on using advanced analytics techniques to support data‑centric decision making in both public and private sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Work to agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You’ll use your technical skills to problem‑solve with our clients as well as work on internal projects.
• Live in‑person white‑boarding sessions to problem‑solve as a team, alongside asynchronous communication on Teams.
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. The actual time and location will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.
• Work in an environment that deeply cares about its values.
• Use a range of different tools and technologies depending on the specific task, including Data Bricks, Python, PySpark, R, Excel, Palantir Foundry and PowerBI.

Tech Stack

• Data Bricks
• Python
• PySpark
• R
• Excel
• Palantir Foundry
• PowerBI