Data Engineer

Wates; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is looking for a Data Engineer in Finsbury Park, London. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality data solutions, ensuring data integrity and compliance, and driving continuous improvement in data practices. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Excel and Power BI, with an analytical mindset and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proactive, self-starting mindset.
• Passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Desire to continuously improve and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand data needs.
• Develop and maintain data models and reports.
• Lead testing and implementation of data reports.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills including Power Query

Strong Power BI experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent time management

Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborative spirit

Job description

The Vacancy

Join Us as a Data Engineer - Finsbury Park

Location: Finsbury Park, London

Reports To: Finance Systems Manager

Contract Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about data and ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our dynamic WPS Business team, supporting a portfolio of contracts across Local Government, Housing Associations, and the private sector.

This is more than just a technical role - it's your chance to shape how we use data to drive smarter decisions, improve operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborating with Finance, IT, Procurement, and Operational teams to understand data needs and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Developing and maintaining data models, reports, and integrations across systems.
• Leading testing and implementation of data reports and system changes.
• Ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
• Driving continuous improvement in data engineering practices and documentation.

What You'll Bring

• Advanced Excel skills (including Power Query) and strong Power BI experience.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with excellent time management.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to continuously improve and innovate.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Based in Finsbury Park, with occasional travel to other London offices, this role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in communities across the UK.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Once you apply, one of the Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of the next step.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive,' and our three promises:

• Thriving places: working with customers, partners, and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet: protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people: creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favorably due to an offending background.

Awards

BEST PROJECT

Inside Housing Development Awards

WINNER

2022 Construction News Awards

GOLD AWARD

Investors in People 2022

GOLD AWARD

Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards

TOP 50 EMPLOYERS

2022 Top 50 Employers for Women

WINNER

2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards