Senior Data Engineer

NRL Recruitment
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Seniority
Senior
Posted
3 Sep 2026 (2 days ago)

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help shape and deliver data reporting solutions for large-scale capital projects. Based in the UK with a hybrid arrangement from Warrington, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving complex data challenges and influencing reporting strategies on major programmes.

This role is suited to someone who can work directly with stakeholders to translate business needs into trusted data solutions, ensuring data lineage, governance and stability over time.

Location and Working Pattern

UK-based role

Hybrid: 3 days in Warrington office, 2 days remote

Occasional UK and Ireland travel for workshops and project mobilisationClient Overview

Our client delivers project controls and reporting support for major infrastructure and energy programmes. They focus on providing accurate insights for critical decision-making in complex environments.

Responsibilities

Derive reporting metrics by working backwards from the required decision to the source data

Extract and integrate data from multiple sources, including APIs, exports and structured manual inputs

Handle complex sources such as Excel, XML (including XER/P6), PDFs and scanned documents with careful validation

Develop and maintain a robust data model across raw, conformed and reporting layers

Build governance into every step, including reconciliation, lineage tracking and exception reporting

Design and operate the reporting and Azure data platform to production-level standardsMust-have Requirements

Proven track record in delivering reporting products from initial concept to go-live under tight deadlines

Experience with cost, schedule, risk, change and safety data within capital delivery projects (construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, defence or nuclear)

Requirements-led data modelling, including dimensional modelling and layered warehouse design

Advanced SQL and Python skills

Professional-level experience using Azure Data Platform (Data Factory or Fabric, Synapse or SQL) and Power BI

Effective and credible in client-facing roles, including leading workshops and securing data accessNice-to-have Skills

Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and its application in systems like CEMAR

Practical experience with Primavera P6, including XER/P6 XML parsing

Familiarity with Oracle Unifier, Aconex, ProjectWise, Asite or similar CDE platforms

Understanding of earned value forecasting and tools such as dbt or equivalent transformation-as-code frameworksApply Now

If you’re a skilled Data Engineer with a passion for building reliable analytics solutions in project environments, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help deliver the data foundations for major capital programmes.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website

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