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Our client is a market leader in renewable energy,from the development, design and construction of large scale solarand BESS installations, to their operation and maintenance andmarket optimisation of BESS assets across the UK and NorthernEurope. To date, the company has constructed over 120 grid-scalesolar farms and 30 energy storage facilities, while its O&Mservice division has 1.6GW of assets under management.Due to theirphenomenal growth, they are seeking a Data Scientist, as part oftheir growing Optimisation team. This role will be responsible fordeveloping the Optimisation back-end systems, undertake complexanalytics, and helping deliver market-leading optimisation strategyfor the companies utility scale battery storage projects. KeyAccountabilities & Responsibilities:Maintain and develop MIROSsoftware for optimisation of battery assets in GBCarry out bespokeanalysis on a variety of subjects involving energy market, as theinternal and external requirements arisesIdentify optimalstrategies for battery storage assets to maintain the team’smarket-leading positionUnderstand the regulatory and policylandscape surrounding the GB energy market in relation tobatteriesBuild and maintain revenue models for the companies growthmarkets Skills & Competencies:Knowledge of the GB electricitymarket, including relevant ancillary services for batteriesSoftwaredevelopment capability (Python)Modelling and data analytics skillsFinancial modellingPython, Excel, SQL, PowerBI, AWS, etc.Strongcommunication skills Personal Characteristics:Ability to workeffectively in a small teamHappy to help set the agenda andadaptable to change depending on the work requirementsAbility tocommunicate across a wide range of stakeholders, including SeniorManagement, employees, and customers. Able to explain complexanalysis to various levels of expertiseExcellent interpersonal andnegotiation skillsWorks well in partnership with internal andexternal key stakeholdersA true team player - fosters teamwork andcollaborationPossesses drive, enthusiasm, andcommitmentQualifications & Experience: Degree in a relevantsubject or equivalent experience in industry

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