Senior Data Scientist in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy consultancy is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead a team and deliver advanced analytics projects in a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong skills in Python and SQL, and a solid academic background in Data Science. This role offers a competitive salary of £75,000–£80,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and flexibility for work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical, health, and life insurance

Travel insurance

Hybrid working & flexibility

Recognition & reward schemes

Professional development support

Socials and team-building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ industry experience in Data Science, ideally with consulting exposure.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior talent.
• Strong academic background (MSc/PhD in relevant field).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of junior Data Scientists & Analysts.
• Deliver advanced machine learning and predictive analytics projects end-to-end.
• Engage with clients to define problems and build data-driven strategies.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning frameworks

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Communication skills

Education

MSc/PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist – £75–80k + Benefits

London | Hybrid (2–3 days office)

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to step into a hands‑on leadership role within a fast‑growing consultancy environment. You’ll combine advanced technical depth with team leadership, mentoring junior scientists, and shaping client solutions at scale.

The Role

• Lead and mentor a small team of junior Data Scientists & Analysts.
• Deliver advanced machine learning and predictive analytics projects end‑to‑end.
• Engage with clients to define problems and build data‑driven strategies.
• Ensure best practices in reproducibility, coding standards, and scalable pipelines.
• Translate complex insights into actionable outcomes for non‑technical stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ industry experience in Data Science, ideally with consulting exposure.
• Strong academic background (MSc/PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar).
• Experience managing or mentoring junior talent.
• Excellent skills in Python, SQL, cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), and ML frameworks.
• A confident communicator able to influence across technical and executive teams.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside of work:

• Private medical, health, and life insurance (with option to extend to family).
• Travel insurance covering business and personal trips.
• Hybrid working & flexibility around client commitments.
• Recognition & reward schemes – performance‑based, not box‑ticking.
• Regular socials, team‑building days, and volunteering opportunities.
• Professional development support – structured learning, mentoring, and cross‑discipline growth.
• A supportive, people‑first culture that prioritises wellbeing and work–life balance.

Salary: £75,000–£80,000 (DOE)

Location: London (hybrid, 2–3 days office)

Ready to take the lead on impactful data science projects? Apply today and let’s connect.