Senior Data Scientist
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are looking for a self-driven Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Science and Geospatial Team. In this role, you will apply your expertise in AI/ML techniques to deliver impactful solutions across a wide range of sectors, including water, energy, climate, transport, asset management, and engineering. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior staff, and help grow our business by building strong client relationships and contributing to project delivery.
The Opportunity
· Work on cutting-edge projects across multiple sectors, leveraging data science techniques to extract valuable insights from both structured and unstructured data.
· Communicate your findings through written reports and presentations, adapting your style to different audiences, from technical to non-technical stakeholders.
· Plan, manage, and deliver data science work to meet client requirements, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
· Mentor and guide junior team members, delegating technical tasks and ensuring quality assurance in their work.
· Support business development by contributing to tender responses, building client relationships, and promoting the team’s work at conferences.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
· A recognised degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
· Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, with experience in developing and deploying interactive data visualisation dashboards (e.g., PowerBI, Shiny, Streamlit).
· Strong understanding of advanced analytics techniques to solve complex problems using data.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
· Passion for problem-solving, working in a fast-paced environment, and managing multiple priorities effectively.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:
· Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours
· Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits
· Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer
· Birthday leave
· Annual leave loading
· Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees
· International mobility opportunities
· Insurances (life & income protection)
· Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
· Novated car lease
· Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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