Graduate Data Scientist

AMEY; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Data Scientist to join their Digital, Data and Technology team. The role involves applying data analytics and machine learning to generate business insights. Candidates should have a minimum 2:1 degree in a quantitative STEM discipline and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive starting salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

24 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible work options

Comprehensive training opportunities

Community involvement days

Discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory analysis to identify applications of data.
• Work within agile teams to test new analytical approaches.
• Document progress and findings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum 2:1 Degree in a quantitative STEM area

A-levels including minimum A in Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Graduate Data Scientist

Starting Salary: £30,000

Location: Manchester or Birmingham

Working hours per week: 40 Monday - Friday

Start date: September 2026

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

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.

About the Team

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.

What you’ll be doing

You will work alongside an experienced pool of other data scientists and AI experts, software developers, solution architects, product owners, project managers, business analysts, among others. Your role will be focused on the development and application of data analytics, including techniques such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to generate insights enabling step-changes in business performance. You will be working within teams focused on opportunities associated with exploitation of data to deliver the following:

• 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.

Personal skills required

• 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

Why join Amey?

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.

• 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 - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey
• Work Life Balance: We offer hybrid, part-time, and flexible work options, with offices across the UK and a willingness to discuss what works best for you
• 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 filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community : You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks: who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

We want to hear from you if you have

Amey Consulting are looking for individuals who demonstrate clear communication, strong teamwork, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, and proactive in their approach, showing professionalism and integrity in everything, they do. To be considered for the programme we require the following.

• Minimum 2:1 Degree in with a degree in a highly quantitative STEM area discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science).
• A-levels including minimum A or equivalent 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.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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