Geospatial Data Scientist

Do you have a thirst for progressing your career within the environment and water industry? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for a GIS and Python specialist to join our Water Resources Strategy team as a Geospatial Data Scientist!   

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What you'll do

Joining a dynamic team of professionals, your role will be central to the short and long-term planning of our water resources, as we seek to develop our next plans towards 2029.

Working in collaboration with the broader team, the role will require you to work in Python and GIS to develop planning tools to further our understanding of the impact of abstraction reductions on our supply system.  

Depending on experience, this may include: 

• acting as the technical lead on our catchment abstraction software in Python, recently provided by the Environment Agency
• producing clear, accurate maps and visual insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• supporting the implementation and development of the Python Pywr model with other Data Scientists and Planners in the team
• providing spatial input into environmental assessments, waterresource modelling and operational decision-making
• working with the wider team to develop and improve our data science workflows in Azure Dev Ops
• developing Python code to support our wider scientific planning work, which may include hydrological modelling, climate impact assessment and demand forecasting.

What you'll need

This is a role where you must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team of technically skilled individuals to deliver technical outputs and disseminate them. 

Essential

• Experience programming with Python and R.
• Experience using GIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS), including acting as administrator for user accounts, permissions, and data publishing.
• Familiarity with web mapping (ArcGIS Online).
• Experience maintaining spatial databases. 
• The ability to develop, follow and maintain procedures to ensure the accurate maintenance of technical workflows.
• A good attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Methodical with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work using your own initiative. 

Desireable

• A degree in a relevant data science, environmental or engineering subject.
• Experience with spatial databases, eg, PostGIS or ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience in water resources planning or other technical planning areas.
• Experience working in Dev Ops and with Git.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, including liaison with regulators and regulatory reporting.  

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.