Data and Analytics Engineer FTC PhD Level Immediate Start

Salary: 30-40K per annum DOE.

Location: Remote with flexible working arrangements all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces for those wishing to use them are in Birmingham Bristol Exeter and London
Term/Hours: 6 month FTC 40 hours per week with flexibility over working pattern - please state in your application.

Closing Date for applications: Role will require upon appointment of suitable candidate.

Immediate start required.

CVS FROM RECRUITERS (INCLUDING THOSE ON OUR PSL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

About the Role

You will work across our multidisciplinary consultancy team with a primary focus on digital and data-driven analysis through automated processes. Youll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful real-world workhelping clients understand plan and deliver pathways to decarbonistation.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running adapt quickly and work flexibly across different challenge areas. Youll collaborate with a talented supportive team of experts who are passionate about tackling the climate crisis through evidence-based innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute analytical expertise to projects in digital strategy and digital planning.

Conduct robust modelling data analysis and research to support the digitisation of planning.

Build data and analytical pipelines (in Python) to automate key modelling workflows.

Develop robust tested code that meets internal standards.

Prepare clear and compelling reports technical outputs and presentations for clients.

Collaborate with internal specialists across transport energy digital and systems modelling.

Support delivery of consultancy projects to time quality and budget.

Respond flexibly to evolving project needs across the wider consultancy team.

ABOUT US

City Science is an SME founded in 2015 with a core mission of delivering decarbonisation. We help organisations who are committed to decarbonisation achieve meaningful and quantifiable carbon reductions quickly and efficiently. We work collaboratively across our business to provide integrated solutions to our clients. Our range of clients is extensive having worked for major national bodies such as DESNZ the Climate Change Committee (CCC) and a range of forward-thinking local authorities such as Oxfordshire County Council. We work closely with our award-winning research software and product development team who produce innovative and uniquely insightful digital tools like our GIS software Cadence to successfully deliver our projects.
ABOUT US: CITY SCIENCE

Required:

A PhD in Maths Computer Science or a closely related discipline (e.g. Engineering Physics Environmental/Climate Sciences or similar analytical fields).

Experience building automated data pipelines and workflows using Python.

Ability to write tested code in line with software engineering best practice.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex systems.

Strong understanding of statistical and algorithmic methods of analysis.

A genuine interest in decarbonisation net zero and sustainable planning.

Excellent communication skills able to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs at pace.

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience working in a consultancy environment or in roles involving technical analysis for sustainability energy digital or carbon-related topics.

Familiarity with modelling tools digital innovation or carbon accounting frameworks.

Candidates without direct consulting experience are strongly encouraged to apply if they are driven ambitious and eager to learn.

Aligned to Our Values

Excellence: Commitment to high standards in your code solutions and engineering decisions.

Ownership & Accountability: You take responsibility for outcomes and proactively drive progress.

Data Driven: You use evidence analytical thinking and testing to guide choices.

Results Orientated: You focus on delivering meaningful outputs that create real-world impact.

Adaptability & Learning: You embrace change seek out new knowledge and learn quickly.

Passion & Urgency: You care about what you build and work with purpose to achieve it.

Meritocracy: You value competence fairness and helping raise the bar across the team.

Entrepreneurial: Youre resourceful creative and eager to contribute ideas that move the business forward.

What We Offer

Fully remote working supported by optional access to co-working hubs across the UKuse them whenever you prefer.

Flexible working hours to support worklife balance.

Opportunity to join a talented friendly and supportive team.

Work on impactful projects in the decarbonisation and sustainability space.

Real opportunities to grow learn and shape the direction of exciting new products and capabilities.

25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Buy/Sell annual leave policy

Membership of our group pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity policy

Eye care policy

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program