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Graduate Data Scientist (UK Multiple Locations)

Amentum
Warrington
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Graduate Data Scientist (UK Multiple Locations)

Launch your career with our 2026 Graduate Programme. Amentum invites aspiring data scientists to join our hybrid teams across Warrington, London, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, or Edinburgh.


About the Role

As a Graduate Data Scientist you will contribute to high‑impact projects in the Nuclear Decommissioning and Regeneration Solutions sector. You will modernise legacy systems, enhance data capabilities, and support digital transformation for major clients such as Sellafield, EDF, the European Space Agency, and Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop data‑driven solutions for energy, space, defence, and research & innovation projects.
  • Apply Python, including Large Language Models, Flask, Selenium, and regular expressions, to analyse complex datasets.
  • Transform data into actionable insights through visualisation and storytelling with Python and Power BI.
  • Design, build, and manage knowledge base systems and Azure‑based production applications.
  • Participate in consultancy practices, including scoping, pitching, and commercial win work.
  • Engage in continuous improvement of engineering and project management processes through automation and data‑driven reporting.

Qualifications

  • Completed an undergraduate or master’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering by summer 2026.
  • Strong understanding of statistical methods and analysis.
  • Good foundation in machine learning principles and techniques.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Azure cloud services.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and presentation skills.
  • Permanent right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us

  • Structured development programme covering discipline‑specific skills, professional registration, and personal growth.
  • Mentorship from seasoned professionals dedicated to your career goals.
  • Early‑career community with networking, experiential learning, and residential trip to the Lake District.
  • Professional development support towards chartership with the Alliance for Data Science Professionals (AfDSP).
  • Hybrid work style and inclusive, diverse culture with employee networks.
  • Free single medical cover, digital GP service, and reimbursement for professional memberships.

Eligibility

  • Completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024.
  • No professional experience in a similar role since graduation.
  • Minimum 2:2 in your first degree.

Selection Process

  1. Apply online.
  2. Successful candidates will complete an online assessment.
  3. Selected candidates will be invited to a final face‑to‑face interview with operations teams.
  4. Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026.

Application Closing

We will close the application window for this role on Friday 2nd January 2026; however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications.


Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. As a Disability Confident employer, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.


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