Modelling Engineer at IO Associates, Maidenhead, £Contract Rate

Modelling Engineer – Defence Logistics

Contract £550–£600 per day Outside IR35 Predominantly Remote*

We are supporting a leading consultancy on a significant project within the defence logistics sector and are looking for experienced Digital Modellers to join the team.

This is an opportunity to work on a sensitive, technically complex programme focused on data science, operational analysis and quantitative modelling, with a particular emphasis on logistics and cost modelling.

The Role

We are looking for 1–3 experienced Digital Modellers who can work with a high degree of autonomy and contribute quickly to the development of analytical and modelling solutions.

You will be involved in areas such as:

• Developing logistics and logistical flow models
• Building cost models
• Developing stock and flow models
• Creating event-based / discrete-event logistical models
• Applying quantitative analysis and data science to complex logistics problems
• Translating real-world operational challenges into robust computational models
• Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate modelling outputs

Essential Experience

• Current SC Clearance – essential
• Proven experience in programming and quantitative modelling
• Strong background in data science, operationalanalysis or a closely related discipline
• Experience developing one or more of:
  • Logistics models
  • Cost models
  • Stock and flow models
  • Logistical flow / event-based models
• Ability to work independently and make an immediate contribution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Python experience is currently used within the project, but the programming language is not prescriptive. Candidates with strong modelling experience in other languages are encouraged to apply.

Contract & Location

• Initial contract: From next week through to December
• Location: Predominantly remote
• Some travel to customer sites may be required
• Potential customer locations include Reading, Preston and Warton
• Flexibility on location is available for the right candidate

If you are an experienced Digital Modeller with a background in logistics, operational analysis, data science or quantitative modelling, and are looking for an opportunity to work on a complex defence-related programme, we would be keen to hear from you.

Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch with Rebecca Long on 0117 332 8100 / r.long @ ioassociates.co.uk