Senior Data Scientist in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR
City of London
4 months ago
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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.


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