Change Digital โ€“ Digital & Tech Recruitment

Senior Data Scientist

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This role is for a Senior Data Scientist (contract, Inside IR35) focused on smart meter data in the energy and utilities sector. Requires expertise in Python, machine learning, and data pipelines. Remote work is available.
๐ŸŒŽ - Country
United Kingdom
๐Ÿ’ฑ - Currency
ยฃ GBP
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๐Ÿ’ฐ - Day rate
Unknown
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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ - Date
June 20, 2026
๐Ÿ•’ - Duration
Unknown
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๐Ÿ๏ธ - Location
Remote
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๐Ÿ“„ - Contract
Inside IR35
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๐Ÿ”’ - Security
Unknown
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๐Ÿ“ - Location detailed
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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๐Ÿง  - Skills detailed
#Monitoring #Python #Datasets #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Data Science #Data Ingestion #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Statistics #Anomaly Detection #Azure #ML (Machine Learning) #Data Pipeline
Role description
Iโ€™m looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist (contract) to support a high-impact programme within the energy and utilities sector. This role focuses on enhancing the quality, accuracy, and operational value of large-scale smart meter data. You will work with high-volume interval datasets, developing advanced models and improving data processes that directly impact billing accuracy and operational performance . You can be based remotely and this contract is Inside IR3 1. Key Responsibilit โ€ข iesAnalyse large-scale smart meter datasets (half-hourly and interval data) to identify quality issues and operational ri โ€ข sksDevelop models for missing data estimation and anomaly detection (e.g. unusual consumption patter โ€ข ns)Design and optimise validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) proces โ€ข sesInvestigate and resolve billing discrepancies linked to upstream data or processing iss โ€ข uesBuild and maintain robust data pipelines for data ingestion, processing, and monitoring at sc โ€ข aleCollaborate with billing, operations, and technical teams to improve data flows and deliver actionable insig hts Skills & Experi โ€ข enceProven experience as a Senior Data Scientist, ideally within energy, utilities, or regulated environm โ€ข entsStrong hands-on experience with smart meter, AMR, interval, or time-series โ€ข dataAdvanced skills in Python, statistics, machine learning, and anomaly detec โ€ข tionExperience designing and enhancing data pipelines (AWS, Azure, GCP or similar ecosyst โ€ข ems)Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts cle arly