Overview

Join Equans, a leading energies and services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues group. We design, construct and maintain buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We are offering a Data Scientist role on a 12-month fixed-term basis within our Digital & Energy Services central functions team. This role will be based in our Central London office on a hybrid basis.

This is a technical, delivery-focused position ideal for someone who enjoys solving practical problems with data, working directly with stakeholders, and getting involved in all stages of the data lifecycle—from collection and cleaning to analysis, modelling and reporting. The role will be fixed-term to permanent after the fixed term ends.

Key activities

Data Analysis & Modelling

• Build and deploy machine learning models and statistical tools to support forecasting, operational performance, and productivity analysis.
• Perform data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Run A/B tests and design experiments to evaluate outcomes of business initiatives.

Data Preparation & Engineering

• Collect and clean data from various sources such as databases, files, APIs, and CAFM systems.
• Prepare datasets for analysis and modelling using Python, SQL, or similar tools.
• Work closely with data engineers to troubleshoot issues and support the development of automated data pipelines.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Create, maintain and develop reports and dashboards using Power BI, Palantir, or similar tools.
• Convert analytical results into clear visuals and summaries for stakeholders.
• Provide regular data updates and ad hoc reports to support business needs.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with teams in operations, SHEQ, finance, and digital to understand their data needs and deliver insights.
• Stay current with new tools, techniques, and trends in data science and analytics.
• Suggest improvements to existing workflows, models, and reporting frameworks.

Skills, qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Solid experience covering Data Science, Machine Learning, or advanced analytics role.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for statistical modelling and machine learning.
• Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and managing large datasets.
• Experience with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or similar.
• Solid foundation in statistical modelling, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• 5% bonus
• Private health care (Single Use)
• Private GP consultations
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, facilities management, regeneration and energy services, with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Our 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate transferable skills suitable for delivering the remit of the role in an environment that promotes flexible working.

Equans is committed to a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do. If you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported to be your true self. You'll have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.