Our client, a leading Design & Engineering consultancy, is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join their Data & Artificial Intelligence team within the Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Technology business. You’ll lead exciting projects, delivering data-driven products and services to key clients in defence, security, intelligence, and critical national infrastructure. This role is available in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Sheffield, with flexible and remote working options available. Experience Required for Data Scientist: - Strong experience of programming languages like Python, R, and SQL to ingest and analyse datasets. - Knowledge and understanding of core Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI principles, considerations, and applications. - Understanding of how to build data products and services, including project/product management, prototyping, and deployment lifecycles. - A keen interest in continual learning and consulting across varying projects with their clients in the engineering domain. - An ability to quickly absorb complex concepts, identify solutions and effectively communicate results to audiences of varying technical knowledge. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to liaise with and report to clients and partners. - An interest in helping junior team members to successfully deliver their projects. - Professional experience in Data Science. - Minimum 2.2 bachelor’s or above in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Operational Research, Engineering, or related degree. Responsibilities for Data Scientist: - As a Data Scientist, you will be working collaboratively with experts across industry to uncover hidden insights and build AI solutions that solve important and impactful real-world problems within a growing team of data specialists. - You will leverage cutting-edge technology to analyse complex datasets and craft innovative solutions to a wide array of industry challenges. - Your continued growth and development goals will be met through a variety of projects that challenge you to stay up to date with the latest technological advances and embrace the challenges that consulting brings. - The company will support you through their Learning Pathway and flexibility to try roles outside of your current areas of expertise