Data Science Manager: Lead AI & Analytics for Energy

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentive

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Digital health services

Work life support

Job summary

National Grid in the UK is hiring a Data Science Manager to lead and grow our data science team, delivering AI and analytics across critical operations.

You will stay hands-on while guiding initiatives, build models, and translate data into actionable insights to support the energy transition.

Based in London or Warwick with hybrid working, the role offers a competitive salary and strong bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Data Science teams in a technical environment.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL with scalable solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and GIS tools (ArcGIS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of talented Data Scientists, helping them grow their skills while driving high impact work across the organisation.
• Build advanced analytics and AI solutions using machine learning, statistical modelling, forecasting, and simulation techniques to solve complex, real world challenges.
• Unlock the power of data by bringing together information from multiple sources and formats, creating robust datasets that fuel insight and innovation.
• Drive and deliver projects that span the entire enterprise — collaborating across the UK and US, and partnering with teams in Gas, Electric, and all major support functions.
• Stay curious and keep pushing boundaries — we’re constantly exploring new ideas, new technologies, and new ways to shape the future of energy through data.

Skills

Data Science leadership

Python

SQL

Cloud (Azure)

ArcGIS

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

Job description

National Grid in the UK is hiring a Data Science Manager to lead and grow our data science team, delivering AI and analytics across critical operations.

You will stay hands-on while guiding initiatives, build models, and translate data into actionable insights to support the energy transition.

Based in London or Warwick with hybrid working, the role offers a competitive salary and strong bonus opportunities.