Principal Data Scientist - Water Sector

Overview

As Principal Data Scientist at Stantec, you lead data science initiatives that drive digital transformation for clients in the water sector. You will shape analytics strategy, build scalable solutions, and mentor the team while collaborating closely with clients to deliver measurable outcomes. This role blends technical leadership with opportunity to influence proposals and growth across digital services. You’ll work in a hybrid setup from High Wycombe or London, shaping impactful data-driven solutions for sustainable infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working (office + home)
• locations in High Wycombe or London
• inclusive workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives to deliver innovative analytics solutions
• Derive actionable insights using predictive analytics and optimization techniques
• Build automated tools that improve efficiency and illuminate insights
• Drive digital innovation by shaping technology-enabled solutions
• Collaborate with water-sector clients to design and deliver high-quality solutions
• Mentor and develop junior team members to uphold technical excellence
• Influence growth by scoping proposals, setting technical standards, and winning projects

Key requirements

• Proficient in Python with ability to build data visualisations and deploy ML models
• Experience deploying solutions in Azure or cloud environments
• Understanding of DevOps, version control, and integrating solutions into client operations
• Knowledge of MS Power Platform with ability to implement in Power BI and Power Apps
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling with data
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to inspire change across projects and clients

• proactive problem solving
• analytical thinker
• innovator
• Python
• data visualisation
• machine learning models

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