Project Data Scientist

Do you have a thirst for progressing your career within the environment and water industry? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for a Project Data Scientist to join our Water Resources Strategy team! This is a 12-month fixed‑term contract.

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• becoming the technical lead on our catchment abstraction software in Python, recently provided by the Environment Agency
  
• liaising internally and externally with stakeholders regarding sustainable catchment abstraction
  
• supporting the implementation and development of the Python Pywr model with other Data Scientists and Planners in the team
  
• working with the wider team to develop and improve our data science workflows in Azure DevOps
  
• developing Python code to support our wider scientific planning work, which may include hydrological modelling, climate impact assessment and demand forecasting.
  
• In this role, you will be comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team of technically skilled individuals to deliver technical outputs and disseminate them to the wider team.
  

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• experience programming with Python and R
  
• the ability to develop, follow and maintain procedures to ensure the accurate maintenance of technical workflows
  
• good attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure reporting deadlines are met
  
• strong problem-solving and methodical skills, and the ability to work using your own initiative
  
• a degree in a relevant data science, environmental or engineering subject
  
• experience in water resources planning or other technical planning areas
  
• experience working in DevOps and with Git
  
• experience working in a regulated environment, including liaison with regulators and regulatory reporting.
  

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

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• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
  
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
  
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
  
• YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
  
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.
  

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

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• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
  
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
  
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
  
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
  
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  
• One paid volunteering day each year.
  
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
  
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.