Graduate Data Scientist

JN Bentley
Leeds, UK
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Cleansing Machine Learning Information Technology Data Analytics

Job description

As a Graduate Data Scientist, you’ll join our IT Data Function, working within a growing team that delivers data, analytics and AI solutions to support the design, delivery and management of essential infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced data professionals and business stakeholders, you’ll explore operational and project data, develop analytical solutions and communicate insights that support better decision-making. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the data science lifecycle, from data preparation and exploration through to modelling, visualisation and AI-enabled solutions, while benefiting from structured development, mentoring and opportunities to build your technical and professional skills.

What you’ll do

  • Work as part of the IT Data Function, supporting data, analytics and AI initiatives that drive business improvement and innovation.
  • Support the development, testing and deployment of statistical, machine learning and AI models to solve real business problems.
  • Create data visualisations, dashboards and reports that clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, analysts and business teams to deliver data-driven solutions while developing expertise in modern data and AI technologies.

Requirements

  • Excellent IT skills and a desire to learn about new technologies and how we can implement them to improve the way we work.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to juggle numerous projects simultaneously.
  • A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Applicable Degree Areas

Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or relevant course.

Benefits & conditions

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  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Company pension, In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace.
  • 26 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
  • Health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs
  • Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms
  • Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
  • Access to our Early Career Professionals network
  • Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose-on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future.

About the company

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

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