Senior Data Scientist – Hybrid (Coventry, UK) Contract: 12 months | Rate: £510/day (Inside IR35) Start date: 10 November 2025 We’re seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join a leading global technology consultancy, working with one of their key clients in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance the organisation’s data intelligence capability and help drive insight-led decision-making through advanced AI and machine learning solutions. Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver complex data science projects from concept to deployment. * Build, train, and deploy scalable ML and AI models using cloud-based platforms (e.g. Azure ML, Databricks). * Collaborate with data engineers to design reliable, high-quality data pipelines. * Ensure model interpretability, ethical compliance, and strong performance monitoring. * Lead code reviews, share best practices, and mentor junior team members. * Drive innovation and thought leadership in data science and analytics. Skills & Experience * BSc (minimum), MSc or PhD in a STEM field (Data Science, Computer Science, Maths, AI, etc.). * 3–5 years of professional experience in data science or related field. * Advanced skills in Python and SQL; familiarity with CI/CD and MLOps frameworks. * Strong expertise in ML algorithms (NLP, time-series, deep learning, ensemble methods). * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure ML, Azure Synapse) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Strong understanding of statistics, experimental design, and data visualization (Power BI). * Familiarity with MLflow or similar model tracking tools. * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Nice to have: * Knowledge of the water industry or utilities sector