What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

Operational Excellence is one of the key strategic cornerstones which underpins our business, ensuring we are sustainable, profitable, and strategic. As a WSP Data Scientist you will sit within our the Data & Digital Advisory (DDA) group as part of our cutting edge Data & Decision Science technical delivery team. You will work on a range of customer facing projects delivering data driven insights and advanced digital solutions to help our customers transform their businesses. You will work flexibly within an established team, providing a high level of knowledge and skill in data science and Artificial Intelligence and will be responsible for delivery of customer projects across a range of customer sectors.

Reporting to our senior Data Scientists, you will assist in deliver client projects to budget, timeframe, and quality targets. You will be expected to deliver safe, ethical and reliable solutions whilst also showing initiative and a flare for innovation and helping to transform the sectors we work in.

This role is the result of growth in our Data & Decision Science consultancy business and increasing interest in and appetite for AI driven solutions from our clients. We are seeking to build upon our existing high performing team and expand our capacity to deliver what we foresee to be an explosion in demand for our services.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Data science skills and experience, preferably applied to real-world problems.
• Ability to talk to clients and explain complex concepts in an easy to understand way.
• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• Self-motivated with ability to innovate.
• Expertise in Python/R, PowerBI, SQL and other Data Science tooling.
• Experience in the application of AI to real-world problems

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

 APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.