Data Science Consultant

SNC-Lavalin; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Birmingham is seeking a Data Science Consultant. This role involves working with large datasets, deriving insights, and creating data-driven solutions while engaging with clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in data science or consultancy and proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are essential. The position promotes a hybrid working culture and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee rewards

Tailored benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Experience working with large datasets to derive insights.
• Ability to develop and optimise data pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Elicit user requirements through client engagement.
• Handle and model multi-source data for analysis.
• Communicate results through visualisations and presentations.

Skills

Data science experience

Consulting environment

Proficiency in Python

Machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Statistical analysis and modelling

Data visualisation tools (Power BI)

Cloud platforms (Azure)

Stakeholder management

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree/Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We're looking for a data science consultant with expertise in the full data project life cycle, and a consulting mindset. This role blends understanding client needs and business challenges with designing and implementing end-to-end solutions. The ideal candidate will be analytical, curious, detail-oriented, and skilled at working with large datasets to turn complex information into actionable solutions.

Your role

• Eliciting user requirements through client engagement.
• Working with clients to integrate data best practice and governance into refined processes to support enhanced decision‑making.
• Handling, merging, cleaning, and modelling multi‑source data so that it can be further analysed.
• Applying a variety of data analysis and visualisation techniques from statistical and/or predictive modelling through to bespoke visualisation platform development.
• Developing and optimising data pipelines and workflows for efficient data processing.
• Collaborating with teams of technical and non‑technical users of various experience levels.
• Communicating results through compelling visualisations and presentations.
• Contributing to decision‑making that will lead to successful delivery of projects.
• Participating in external activities such as client engagement, conferences, and staying current with emerging technologies and trends in data science and AI.
• Requirement to work at an AtkinsRéalis office or client office/site 3 days a week.

About you

• Experience in data science, analytics, or data consultancy roles.
• Experience working in a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python.
• Experience in machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience in statistical analysis and modelling.
• Experience with data visualisation principles and tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, and big data technologies (e.g. Databricks).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable Skills

• Strong written and verbal skills, including client‑facing experience.
• Good organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience working with transportation data.
• GIS skills are preferable.
• Degree/Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., DP‑900, AI‑900, DP‑100, PL‑300, AI‑102) are a plus.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.