Asset Modelling Data Scientist

About the role

Asset Modelling Data Scientist

Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered)

Permanent and 12 months Fixed Term Contract available

Salary: up to £56,579 per year (depending on experience)

Location: hybrid working with office location at Pity Me, Durham

About the role:

We have an amazing opportunity to become our Asset Modelling Data Scientist, reporting into the Asset Modelling Manager within Northumbrian Water\’s Asset Directorate. The role is key to delivering solutions to strategic and tactical operational challenges using data and the power of reasoned thinking.

You will use data sources along with technical know-how to carry out performance forecasting and asset deterioration modelling of infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets. As an integral part of the Asset Intelligence team you will provide valuable insight to help answer business critical questions.

A natural communicator, you will work with a number of different teams (Planning, Operations, Maintenance) and decision makers, developing and documenting recommendations for tackling complex problems that will later be implemented.

You will be a solution-based thinker, your ideas fostering innovation as you identify opportunities for creative data insights solutions. Passionate about your subject, you will also show a commitment to continuous learning as the area of data intelligence continues to rapidly evolve.

About you:

We\’re looking for you to have experience of solving problems using data mining techniques and statistical rigour. Ideally, you will also have experience working in the water industry.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at varying levels, communicating clearly and with confidence.

You will be skilled in data analysis, modelling, machine learning and programming, with a good working knowledge of the statistical programming language R.

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, you will demonstrate adaptability, self-motivation and strong engagement skills at all levels.

If you\’re an analytical thinker with experience in consulting data to develop practical solutions and would like to join us in delivering our exciting vision for AMP8 and beyond then we\’d love to see your application come through to us.

About us:

Here at NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we\’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year\’s Eve. There\’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme, where we\’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
• Award winning \’Living Well\’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
• Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
• Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we\’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.

Please note: this role may require a DBS to be completed prior to employment. NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however, consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all our colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.

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