Lead Data Architect

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Lead Data Architect to oversee the enterprise-wide data architecture. This role involves shaping data standards and governance to support digital transformation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in information management, data modelling, and experience within large organisations. A competitive salary package ranging from £71,121 to £83,672 plus benefits is offered, along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and govern data models and metadata.
• Experience in leading data architecture practices within large organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to lead junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide data architecture policies.
• Lead and manage the data architecture practice.
• Own and maintain the corporate data model and data catalogue.

Skills

Information management

Data modelling

Database design

Solution architecture

Information assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

Lead Data Architect – London / Hybrid – £71,121 to £83,672 per annum + benefits

Join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering a world‑class transport network that will transform national connectivity. As the Lead Data Architect, you’ll shape and oversee the organisation’s enterprise‑wide data architecture ensuring that data is structured, governed, and used effectively across large, complex systems. Working closely with Data Strategists and technical teams, you’ll lead on data standards, governance, and design to support digital transformation and business insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise‑wide data architecture policies and frameworks.
• Lead and manage the Data Architecture practice.
• Own and maintain the corporate data model and data catalogue.
• Assure data modelling in IT and digital developments.
• Oversee master data, data stores, and information management plans.
• Coordinate with wider architecture and analytics teams.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within data management.

Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in information management, data modelling, and database design.
• Experience in solution architecture and information assurance.
• Proven ability to design and govern data models, metadata, and dictionaries.
• Skilled at aligning data and technical architectures.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership of junior team members.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and Sparx Enterprise Architect.

This is a unique opportunity to influence one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes — helping to define and deliver a data architecture that supports long‑term digital excellence.

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £71,121 – £83,672 + excellent benefits