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. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful real-world work—helping 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. You’ll 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: You’re 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 UK—use them whenever you prefer.

·       Flexible working hours to support work–life 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