Graduate Data Scientist

Amey Group Services LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Data Analyst to join their Digital, Data and Technology team. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative STEM disciplines, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Responsibilities include conducting exploratory analysis, working within agile teams, and developing collaborative relationships to drive data innovation. The company offers extensive career growth and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

24 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible work options

Insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and produce new ideas.
• Self-development skills to keep up with a fast-changing industry.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and sharing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Conducting exploratory analysis to identify impactful data applications.
• Communicating risks, opportunities, and dependencies in data projects.
• Collaborating with experienced developers on data science innovations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Minimum 2:1 Degree in a highly quantitative STEM area

A-levels including minimum A in Mathematics

Job description

Overview

You will be working within the Digital, Data and Technology team where we have market-leading, collaborative and high performing Digital and Technology specialists operating predominantly within regulated industries, particularly major Infrastructure, Highways, Rail, Aviation and Energy. Our work spans projects that cover everything from enterprise level solutions for critical national infrastructure to rapid R&D prototyping across multiple domains. We regularly solve problems involving the ingestion, storage, and processing of data at scale, both in real-time and batch. On top of this we design and implement APIs and UIs that deliver insights through engaging website and mobile user interfaces. We focus on delivering excellence in our outcomes, underpinned by class-leading data analytics, AI and technology, helping organisations make informed decisions about managing their infrastructure assets. We embed ourselves with the client to improve their processes, systems, and data, and maintain these relationships after we leave.

Amey Consulting operates in the engineering consultancy sector working primarily on providing high quality consultancy services in rail, highways, power, asset management, environmental, sustainability and geotechnical. Long relationships with clients such as National Highways and Network Rail, are a testament to the fact we\'re not just consultants but partners in the journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future. At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That\'s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life\'s ups and downs. It\'s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.

Responsibilities

• Conducting exploratory analysis to identify applications of data, such as new forecasting or classification challenges, that have the potential to make a large difference to business performance.
• Contributing within projects to communication with clients about the risks, opportunities, and dependencies across data projects.
• Working within agile development teams to test new analytical or algorithmic approaches.
• Documenting your progress and findings as a foundation for project success.
• Working with experienced software developers on the handover of successful data science and analytics innovations for embedding in software solutions.
• Developing strong collaborative relationships with the team to develop shared technical interests, and with colleagues skilled in other areas across the Amey organisation so your work is connected to real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills enabling you to build rapport within teams and across diverse clients
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to produce new ideas and share with team
• Decision Making
• Prioritise and plan effectively
• Self-development skills to keep up to date with a fast-changing industry
• Minimum 2:1 Degree in a highly quantitative STEM area discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science)
• A-levels including minimum A in Mathematics
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues
• Confidence to work under pressure, and the ability to prioritise and plan effectively

Benefits

• Career Growth: Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training for both personal and professional development
• Holidays - 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey
• Work Life Balance: Hybrid, part-time, and flexible work options with offices across the UK
• Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options such as Insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more
• Give Back to community: 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Membership of Affinity Networks: connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey