We’re seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join our award-winning digital team at Stantec.
Locations: High Wycombe or London
Application Deadline: 27 days remaining
We’ll work alongside leading Analysts and Data Engineering experts to transform how we and our clients harness data. As a key member of our team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping digital strategies within the water sector; helping clients optimize assets, plan smarter investments, and improve environmental outcomes through cutting‑edge analytics.
This role can be based from either our High Wycombe or London offices, with hybrid working allowing a mix of in‑office and home working.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading Data Science initiatives – apply your expertise in data modelling, cleansing, and analytics to create innovative solutions that drive digital transformation.
Deriving powerful insights – use predictive analytics and optimisation techniques to help clients make smarter, data‑driven decisions.
Building intelligent tools – develop automated solutions that enhance efficiency and provide clear, actionable insights.
Driving digital innovation – work with technology and data to shape digital solutions that transform industry processes.
Client collaboration & technical delivery – partner directly with clients in the water industry, understand their needs, design solutions, and deliver high‑quality results.
Mentoring & team leadership – support junior colleagues, ensure technical excellence and professional development within the team.
Shaping the future of our digital services – influence Stantec’s growth by scoping proposals, contributing to technical standards, and winning new projects.
About You
You’re an experienced data professional who excels in Python, with a proven ability to develop powerful data visualisations, implement machine learning models, and deploy solutions in the cloud (Azure). You understand the value of DevOps principles, version control, and integrating technical solutions seamlessly into client operations. You have a good understanding of the MS Power Platform and can incorporate it into solution designs and manage other team members to develop solutions in Power BI and Power Apps.
Beyond technical skills, you’re a proactive problem solver, an analytical thinker, and a true innovator – someone who can tell a compelling story with data and inspire change across our clients and projects.
If you’re ready to shape the future of digital transformation in the water sector and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Within commuting distance of one of our campuses.
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