Data Engineer (MS Fabric)

Allen & York Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + own

Private medical insurance

Gym contribution

EV scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Allen & York is seeking a Data Engineer to build scalable data pipelines and a robust Fabric environment. The role focuses on automating data workflows, improving data quality, and enabling better BI insights across the organisation.

Hybrid role in Preston with salary £45,000-£56,000, plus extensive benefits and a focus on sustainability-driven projects.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Microsoft Fabric experience is essential.
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills.
• Experience building data pipelines and integrating APIs, databases and other sources.
• Python skills for data processing and automation.
• Understanding of Power BI integration and modern data architecture.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with ownership of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building data pipelines, models and automated workflows in Microsoft Fabric.
• Developing data ingestion and transformation processes using Fabric pipelines and notebooks.
• Working with SQL, Python and modern lakehouse/warehouse architecture.
• Optimising data structures for Power BI reporting and analytics.
• Improving data quality, governance and consistency across the business.
• Reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets through smarter, automated solutions.
• Collaborating with BI and software development teams to evolve the wider data infrastructure.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

SQL & Data Modeling

Data Pipelines

Python

Power BI

Problem Solving

Job description

Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)

£45,000-£56,000 | Preston, Lancashire | Hybrid

Build the data foundations behind a more sustainable future.

Are you a Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, building scalable platforms and making systems work smarter?

We're working with a sustainability-focused consultancy looking for a Data Engineer to help shape and develop its Microsoft Fabric environment. This is an opportunity to move beyond project-by-project solutions and help build a more structured, automated and scalable data platform.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and building data pipelines, models and automated workflows in Microsoft Fabric.

• Developing data ingestion and transformation processes using Fabric pipelines and notebooks.

• Working with SQL, Python and modern lakehouse/warehouse architecture.

• Optimising data structures for Power BI reporting and analytics.

• Improving data quality, governance and consistency across the business.

• Reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets through smarter, automated solutions.

• Collaborating with BI and software development teams to evolve the wider data infrastructure.

What we're looking for

• Hands-on Microsoft Fabric experience is essential.

• Strong SQL and data modelling skills.

• Experience building data pipelines and integrating APIs, databases and other sources.

• Python skills for data processing and automation.

• Understanding of Power BI integration and modern data architecture.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership of solutions.

Energy or utilities experience would be beneficial, but it's not essential.

What's on offer?

• £45,000-£56,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Preston office.

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off.

• Flexible working, private medical insurance, gym contribution and an EV scheme.

• The chance to make a tangible impact in a business focused on energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.