Vacancies

Graduate Data Scientist

£34,000 - October 2025 Start

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

•         Private Medical (family coverage)
•         Enhanced Pension
•         18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
•         Family friendly policies
•         Committed to an inclusive culture
•         Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
•         26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
•         Holiday Trading
•         Retail Vouchers
•         Professional Subscriptions

About the role

Due to several exciting opportunities, BMT is looking for Graduates to join our Information, Data, Systems and Software Capability as a Data Scientist. You will join as part of our enthusiastic, supportive, and dynamic Data and AI team.

Are you excited about data? Interested in applying different techniques for a variety of customers problems? Keen to develop your skills in topics such as machine Learning, AI, cloud computing and natural language processing?  Want to work with a variety of highly skilled professionals to broaden your commercial understanding?

Working as a Data Scientist in this technical consultancy focused role will provide the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects and research, with the ability to influence your training and project experience to find a path which you find great personal and professional satisfaction. As a graduate, you can expect to receive training from our experienced scientists and consultants, who are also keen to support you on your journey towards professional qualification and paper publication.

This is a hybrid role, where you can work from home and one of our UK offices (Bath, Bristol, London, Fareham, Weymouth, Plymouth, Leeds, Aberdeen, or Glasgow). Depending on projects needs you will be expected to travel to customer sites and BMT offices from time to time.

We are increasingly using our knowledge and expertise to drive transformative designs, technology and solutions around the world that will contribute towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). BMT’s focus SDGs are Climate Action and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. These goals matter most to our stakeholders and are where we believe we can have the greatest impact towards a better future.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about addressing these global challenges and are proactive in finding opportunities to integrate sustainable practices as part their role.

What is the Graduate Programme?

As a BMT graduate, you will be part of an exciting 2-year personal development programme that will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experience that you will need to propel your career to the next level.

 

You will be paired with a mentor who will support your technical development within BMT and you will receive a tailored training within our Data and AI team. You will also be paired with a friendly buddy to help with questions and ease your transition into work.

About you

Our values are important to us and guide our work. To be successful as a graduate at BMT you will need to:

•        Be passionate about Data Science and AI, and able to communicate this with others,
•        Be trustworthy and respectful, working with integrity,
•        Approach problems innovatively, able to think imaginatively and work with agility,
•        Work collaboratively with the interpersonal skills to engage with customers, stakeholders, and end users, whether face to face or remotely.

Essential technical skills:

•        A relevant degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or Computer Science.
•        Knowledge of a range of techniques from the areas of Data Science, Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.

The Data and AI Team work with a variety of techniques, languages and technology depending on the problems we’re solving and our customer needs. We can support your training for any of the below but if you already have any experience please highlight this in your application:

•        Python Data Science and Machine Learning libraries and software, e.g. pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Jupyter notebooks.
•        Deep Learning
•        Reinforcement Learning
•        Large and/or Small Language Models,
•        Natural Language Processing
•        Semantic graphs
•        Docker
•        Relational databases, e.g. MySQL, SQL Server
•        NoSQL databases, e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Cassandra
•        Cloud computing, e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure
•        R
•        Image processing
•        Big Data processing, e.g. Spark, Hadoop ecosystem
•        Excellent verbal and written communication and team building skills.

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! BMT are passionate about people. We recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who enjoy problem solving, can adapt to challenges, and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

This role requires full UK security clearance so you must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

What's Next?

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

 

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