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Contract Data Scientist (Industrial AI)

Data Science and AI Contractor
ID: #12215
Posted: 2026-03-11
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Role: Data Scientist - Industrial AI Project: AI & Data Science Solutions for Industrial Operations Industry: Oil & Gas Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week) Rate: £700-800/day (Inside IR35) Contract: 6 months initial (multi-year scope) X4 Technology are partnered with a global Oil & Gas organisation to recruit a contract Data Scientist to join their Industrial AI team, delivering cutting-edge AI and data science capabilities across global operations. This team applies AI to a wide range of business problems including analysis of production asset data, experimental design for R&D, financial modelling and forecasting. Responsibilities of the Contract Data Scientist (Industrial AI) • Apply advanced AI & Gen AI to build solutions that empower business teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions. • Lead and support projects by scoping AI initiatives, contributing to software development and streamlining digital analysis processes. • Turn data into business impact through guidance to stakeholders and promotion of best practices in AI adoption. • Collaborate globally with Data Science teams and business units worldwide to deploy scalable AI solutions. • Drive innovation, identify new opportunities, solve complex challenges creatively and embed AI across industrial workflows. Requirements for the Contract Data Scientist (Industrial AI) • Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, AI or STEM discipline • 2+ years’ demonstrable experience applying data science and AI in industry or engineering contexts. • Hands-on expertise in Python coding, Gen AI and core data science techniques. • Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels. • Experience in data consulting, analytics translation, and software tool development is highly desirable. This is a 6-month initial contract with multi-year scope, offering a day rate of £700-800/day inside IR35. If you’re a practical, creative problem-solver with strong data science and AI skills and want to make a tangible impact in industrial operations, please apply now for immediate consideration.

Hard Skills 1
Skill Source Confidence
Python llm_hard
100%
Soft Skills 6
Skill Source Confidence
Presentation Skills llm_soft
100%
Stakeholder Communication llm_soft
100%
Collaboration llm_soft
100%
Problem-Solving llm_soft
100%
Creative Problem Solving llm_soft
100%
Critical Thinking llm_soft
80%
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