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Overview
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has emerged at esurv for a Power BI Developer who will spearhead the establishment of our Business Intelligence (BI) pillar. In this pivotal role, you will shape a dynamic team, instilling best practices in data visualization, reporting, and dashboard creation. As the Power BI Developer, you will set the gold standard for BI within the organization, guiding the team on Power BI development methodologies while ensuring data accuracy, security, and scalability. This role not only offers the chance to make a significant impact but also promises avenues for professional growth as the BI function expands. The Data team plays a vital role in enhancing Customer Experience by systematically collecting data and creating compelling Power BI dashboards. These dashboards empower stakeholders to monitor performance against KPIs effectively, facilitating informed business decisions and driving success.
About Us :-
The UK’s number one residential surveying brand, e.surv Chartered Surveyors and Walker Fraser Steele have been providing property risk expertise and residential surveying services for over 35 years. We are the trusted partner for a variety of stakeholders ranging from high street mortgage lenders and building society’s to national landlords and equity release brands.
Every 12 seconds, one of our 600 RICS accredited surveyors completes a property inspection from Land’s End to John O’Groats and across Northern Ireland.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy Power BI dashboards and reports to meet business
  • requirements.
  • Write and optimise DAX formulas to ensure efficient data modelling and analytics
  • performance.
  • Use Power Query to connect, clean, and transform data from various sources.
  • Develop and maintain efficient ETL processes, integrating data from multiple
  • sources and formats into cohesive datasets.
  • Write and optimise SQL queries to support data transformations and reporting
  • requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and users to gather requirements, ensure alignment
  • with business goals, and provide training where necessary.
  • Monitor the performance of Power BI solutions and troubleshoot issues as they
  • arise.
  • Advocate for data best practices and contribute to e.surv’s overall data strategy.
    Key Skills & Competencies
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing with Power BI in a professional setting.
  • Expertise in DAX and Power Query to create robust and dynamic dashboards.
  • Strong experience with SQL, particularly in data manipulation and querying across large datasets.
  • Proficiency in ETL processes, with a proven track record of integrating data from diverse sources and formats.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and engage effectively with stakeholders and end-users at all levels.
    Qualifications & Experience
  • Desirable Skills and Experience:
  • Advanced proficiency with SQL databases, specifically Postgres.
  • Experience working with Databricks for large-scale data processing and analysis.
  • Familiarity with machine learning methodologies and their application in analytics projects.
  • An understanding of the property and lending lifecycle, particularly within the context of PropTech or FinTech industries.
  • Previous experience in a fast-moving start-up environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and innovate in a dynamic setting.
    Apply
    If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career chapter, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contact Alka Tarafdar .
    Be a part of our journey to shape the future of our company! Join us and make your voice heard!
    We're part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC, which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data - our Recruitment Private notice can be viewed HERE.
    PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING - All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.
    e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know

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