Data Scientist

Data Scientist – Contract (6 Months) 📍 London(3 days per week onsite) 💼 £800 per day – Inside IR35 An established Industrial AI team within a global organisation is seeking an experienced Data Scientist for a 6-month contract engagement based in London. The Opportunity This role sits within a specialist Industrial AI capability focused on delivering advanced data science and AI solutions across a diverse business portfolio. The team applies expertise across areas including: • Analysis of operational and production asset data • Experimental design and analytics to support R&D and product development • Financial modelling and forecasting • AI software development and digital solution design The successful candidate will apply cutting-edge data science and Generative AI techniques to provide technical insight and advisory support, helping business stakeholders make better, data-informed decisions. Responsibilities • Apply advanced data science and AI techniques to real-world industrial and business challenges • Scope and support new data science and AI initiatives • Lead smaller projects and provide technical leadership within broader programmes • Integrate AI and data science thinking into digital and software development projects • Advise on tool development and digital design improvements • Translate complex analytics into actionable business insight • Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions globally Candidate Profile • Hold a Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, AI, or a STEM discipline (mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, chemistry) • Have 2+ years’ demonstrable experience applying data science and AI in an industrial, engineering, or commercial setting • Possess strong hands-on technical expertise in Data Science and AI, with awareness of data quality challenges • Have experience in analytics translation or data science consulting (highly desirable) • Demonstrate strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills • Be comfortable engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels • Enjoy creative problem-solving and identifying opportunities aligned to business strategy