Data Architect – Major Infrastructure Programme in Birmingham

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global job board seeks an experienced Data Architect to shape data strategy for a major infrastructure programme in Birmingham. The role involves designing enterprise data models and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a strong background in data governance and modelling. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Opportunity to work on high-profile programmes

Culture that values innovation and collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture, ideally within large or complex organisations.
• Strong capability in data modelling, governance, and metadata management.
• Understanding of emerging data trends and their practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver data models, frameworks, and standards.
• Develop and maintain enterprise data models.
• Lead the design of master data management solutions.

Skills

Data modelling

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Data integration

Emerging data trends

Tools

Data architecture tools

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Architect to play a key role in shaping the data strategy and architecture for one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.

This role will suit someone with a strong technical background in enterprise data modelling and data governance, who enjoys working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment where data is central to digital transformation.

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering data models, frameworks, and standards that support the wider business and technology architecture. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll ensure data is structured, governed, and managed effectively across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise data models to support strategic alignment and integration across platforms.
• Lead the design and implementation of master data management solutions.
• Support the development of the organisation’s data and information strategy.
• Oversee data governance, standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, delivery partners, and contractors to ensure consistent data practices.
• Advise and guide technical teams to align with architectural principles and best practice.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in data architecture, ideally within large or complex organisations.
• Strong capability in data modelling, governance, and metadata management.
• Experience working with technical and enterprise architects on data integration and alignment.
• Knowledge of agile delivery methods and their implications for data architecture.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communicating technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with data architecture tools, integration, or notation.
• Understanding of emerging data trends and their practical applications.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most high-profile programmes.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development

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