Data Architect (ERP Transformation Programme)

Head Resourcing Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site 2 days/week

Umbrella company via FCSA

Job summary

Head Resourcing Ltd in Edinburgh urgently requires a Data Architect for an initial 6-month ERP transformation engagement. The right candidate will have proven data architecture expertise and hands-on ERP project experience in complex corporate environments, with daily rates up to £575 via an FCSA-accredited umbrella.

You will lead end-to-end data architecture, migration strategy, data quality controls, and governance, coordinating with vendors, stakeholders and implementations to deliver a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect on large ERP transformation or implementation programmes.
• Strong enterprise data architecture, modelling, lineage, integration patterns and governance.
• Experience delivering Data Engineering solutions and ERP data migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of end-to-end data architecture for the ERP transformation and oversee data migration strategy.
• Coordinate with vendors, business stakeholders and implementation partners to ensure high-quality, secure data across ERP, reporting and analytics platforms.

Skills

Data architecture

ERP transformation

Data modelling

Data governance

Data migration

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Data Architect - ERP Transformation Programme needed urgently for an initial 6 - month engagement (likely to extend) with our Construction client in Edinburgh. The right candidate must have demonstrable experience as a Data Architect combined with previous experience working on ERP projects and programmes within complex, corporate environments.

The role pays up to £575 per day and requires candidates to engage via an FCSA accredited Umbrella company. Candidates must be willing and able to work onsite in Edinburgh 2 days per week.

As the Data Architect on the programme you will lead the design and governance of the end-to‑end data architecture for the ERP transformation, ensuring data is structured, secure, high quality and aligned to business objectives. You will own the data migration strategy, overseeing data mapping, transformation, cleansing, validation and reconciliation, while establishing master data standards, governance frameworks, ownership models and data quality controls across the organisation.

Working closely with business stakeholders, vendors and implementation partners, you will design and govern data flows between ERP, reporting and analytics platforms, assure data‑related deliverables, and provide leadership through architecture reviews and governance forums. You'll also identify and mitigate data risks and dependencies, support testing and deployment activities, and ensure effective knowledge transfer to internal teams to create a sustainable and supportable long‑term data environment.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect on large‑scale ERP transformation or implementation programmes.
• Strong expertise in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, lineage, integration patterns and information governance.
• Demonstrable background delivering Data Engineering solutions and implementations.
• Extensive experience leading complex ERP data migrations, including transformation, cleansing, reconciliation and validation activities.
• Experience defining master data strategies, stewardship models and data quality frameworks.
• Experience reviewing and assuring deliverables from ERP vendors, systems integrators and third‑party partners.
• Strong understanding of architecture governance and Design Authority processes.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and data concepts clearly to business, technical and executive stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating hands‑on within fast‑paced, multi‑workstream transformation programmes.

Ideal Experience

• Experience working with ERP platforms and enterprise‑wide transformation programmes.
• Experience supporting reporting and analytics architecture alongside ERP implementations.
• Experience planning and governing migration rehearsals, cutover activities and deployment readiness.
• Knowledge of modern reporting platforms such as Power BI and enterprise data ecosystems.

Desirable

• Previous experience implementing COINS ERP.
• Experience within housebuilding, construction, property development or related industries.
• Knowledge of finance, procurement, commercial, construction, land or technical data domains.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio‑economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.