Data Engineer

FRP Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel to regional offices in the UK

Training and career development

Job summary

FRP Advisory Group is seeking a lead Data Engineer to drive the enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data engineering practices. You will work alongside the Data & Analytics Lead to set priorities, steer architecture and deliver reliable data solutions across the business.

You will guide data modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and BI reporting while collaborating with stakeholders and other technical teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Kimball dimensional modelling and dbt transformations.
• Proficient in SQL and handling complex data structures.
• Experience building/maintaining enterprise data warehouses or analytics platforms.
• Experience developing reliable ETL/ELT processes in Medallion architecture.
• Practical knowledge of data quality, testing, monitoring and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the data team, including Data Engineering, with clear priorities.
• Guide technical work across reporting, data modelling, integration and engineering.
• Design and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, semantic models and data models.
• Set Power BI standards for architecture, governance, deployment and reuse.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities.
• Build reliable data pipelines connecting source systems, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Maintain data quality, security, performance, documentation and support.
• Train colleagues to contribute to Power BI work.
• Track the Microsoft Fabric roadmap and suggest relevant features.

Skills

Dimensional modelling

dbt transformations

SQL

ETL/ELT

Microsoft Fabric

PySpark

Git

Azure DevOps

Data warehousing

Tools

Power BI

Git

Job description

Company Description About FRPFRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Forensic Services, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory . Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description FRP Advisory are a UK-wide professional services organisation investing in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data engineering to provide reliable, well-governed data for reporting, analytics and AI.

This hands-on role sits within the Applications and Data team, working alongside an existing Data Engineer to develop and support our Microsoft Fabric-based enterprise data platform.This role will report day to day to the Data & Analytics Lead, who will set priorities, provide technical direction and coordinate Data Engineering and Power BI delivery. Together, you will build reliable pipelines, dimensional models and transformations that make trusted data available across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the data team, including Data Engineering, with clear priorities and responsibilities
• Guide technical work across reporting, data modelling, integration and engineering
• Design and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, semantic models and supporting data models
• Set Power BI standards for architecture, development, governance, deployment and reuse
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements, agree priorities and manage delivery
• Work with Data Engineering to build reliable data pipelines and connect source systems, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI
• Maintain standards for data quality, security, performance, documentation and support
• Train selected technical colleagues to contribute to Power BI work alongside their main roles
• Track the Microsoft Fabric roadmap and recommend relevant features for FRP
• Travel to regional offices when needed for meetings, delivery and training

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience of Kimball dimensional modelling and dbt transformations.
• Experience using Git and Azure DevOps for source control, testing and CI/CD.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with complex data structures.
• Experience building and supporting enterprise data warehouses or similar analytical platforms.
• Experience developing reliable ETL or ELT processes in the Medallion architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric data engineering, including Pyspark and dbt.
• Practical knowledge of data quality, testing, monitoring and operational support.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the Data & Analytics Lead, technical colleagues and business stakeholders.

Experience in the following areas would also be useful:

• Materialised Lake Views
• Apache Spark or Python.
• Power BI semantic modelling.
• APIs and cloud business system integration .
• Data g...

What We Offer

• A hands-on role developing an enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric and modern engineering practices.
• Close collaboration with the Data & Analytics Lead, with significant ownership of technical delivery.
• Varied work across data integration, dimensional modelling, transformation, automation and support.
• Continued investment in data, analytics and staff development.
• Hybrid working, with occasional UK travel.
• Relevant training, certifications and career development.

Additional Information Our Values

• Straightforward : We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident : Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic : We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real : We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the EnvironmentAt FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it's our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We ma