Data Scientist
SSE Renewables
Company Overview
SSE Renewables, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SSE plc
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
2010
Approximately 4,900 MW of renewable capacity as of March 2023 (source: dcfmodeling.com). SSE plc reported £8.4 billion in revenue for 2023 (source: dcfmodeling.com).
What They Do
SSE Renewables specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy assets, primarily focusing on onshore and offshore wind farms, as well as hydroelectric generation. The company is a key player in the renewable energy sector, with a significant emphasis on expanding its capabilities in emerging technologies such as battery storage and hydrogen. SSE Renewables operates within SSE plc's broader low-carbon infrastructure framework, which includes extensive electricity transmission and distribution grids that span nearly 132,000 km and serve approximately 3.8 million customers (source: en.wikipedia.org). The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and aims to address the climate emergency through large-scale renewable projects.
Projects & Track Record
SSE Renewables has an impressive portfolio of completed projects, including the 504MW Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, which was completed in 2012 off the coast of Suffolk, England, and the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm, which became operational in 2019 off Caithness, Scotland. The company also developed the 100MW Glendoe hydroelectric scheme near Fort Augustus, Scotland, completed in 2009, and the Clyde wind farm, which was operational by 2013, making SSE the largest onshore wind generator in Great Britain and Ireland at that time. Additionally, the 72MW Meentycat wind farm in Ireland is notable for supplying 100% renewable electricity (source: sserenewables.com). The company is currently engaged in major projects such as the 1.1GW Seagreen offshore wind farm, which began construction in 2020 and is set to be completed in 2023.
Recent Developments
In June 2023, SSE Renewables published a brochure celebrating 20 years of offshore wind, highlighting significant milestones from the Arklow Bank project in 2003 to the ongoing construction of the Seagreen project and the development of the Dogger Bank project, which is poised to be the world's largest offshore wind project. In 2023, SSE plc invested £2.3 billion in renewable assets, including wind and solar, achieving a total renewable capacity of 4.7GW, with SSE Renewables contributing 4.9GW by March 2023 (source: sserenewables.com). The company has committed to investing £24 billion over the next decade to further enhance its offshore and onshore wind capabilities.
Working There
SSE Renewables offers a variety of roles across its operations, including positions in renewable energy development, engineering, and customer service. The company operates from key locations such as its headquarters in Perth, Scotland, and various project sites including Cromarty Firth and Nigg, where significant construction activities are taking place for projects like Beatrice and Seagreen. The company culture emphasizes sustainability and community engagement, with initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Fund launched in 2013/14 to support local communities near renewable projects (source: sseheritage.com). SSE Renewables also provides training opportunities, particularly at its Dundee training facility, to ensure employees are well-equipped for the evolving energy landscape.
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Job Description
As a Data Scientist within the Data & Insights team in the Procurement & Commercial department, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering AI solutions that address real business challenges. This role isn't just about technical development; you must bridge the gap between data science and the rest of the department, helping non-technical stakeholders understand what AI can do, where it adds value and how it can be embedded into their processes. Your ability to convey complex ideas clearly and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels will be just as important as your technical expertise.
You will
- Lead the end-to-end design, build and deployment of AI solutions that solve real business problems, ensuring outputs deliver value and meet expectations of stakeholders.
- Deliver a range of solutions including business process automation, AI-driven insights, enhanced decision-support and agentic workflows.
- Engage directly with non-technical stakeholders to understand their challenges, define use cases, translate needs into clear requirements and ensure they feel confident using and adopting AI solutions.
- Proactively identify high value opportunities for AI across Procurement shaping and prioritising a clear, outcome focused backlog that focuses on value delivery.
- Contribute to governance, privacy and security assurance activities including documenting access controls, supporting security assessments and ensuring AI solutions meet organisational compliance requirements.
You have
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, build rapport and explain advanced concepts to non‑technical audiences in a clear and engaging manner.
- Strong machine learning and data science capability including hands-on experience with Python, applied ML, data engineering basics, GenAI/LLM and modern platforms (e.g., Databricks, Spark, MLflow, DSPy, Streamlit).
- A collaborative and user-centred approach comfortable facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, validating outputs, and supporting adoption with teams unfamiliar with AI technologies.
- Experience delivering production-ready AI solutions including testing, monitoring, and governance and the ability to explain why these steps matter to the business.
- A self‑starter mentality able to work in a small, dynamic team, switch between hands-on development and stakeholder conversations and help drive our AI strategy through high quality delivery and engagement.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Our Benefits
- 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
- 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity package
- Flexible Working options
- Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
- Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
- Sharesave scheme
- Healthcare & Gym Discounts
- Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Time back to volunteer
- Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts
- And much more...
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About the role
March 11, 2026
Full time
Company
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Not specified, but requires strong machine learning and data science capability.
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