Security Cleared Data Professional- Defence Programme- London,

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a skilled professional to develop and deploy data management applications within a high-profile Defence programme. This role allows the opportunity to gain security clearance and work with advanced technologies including Palantir Foundry. The ideal candidate will have a background in data modelling with strong skills in application design and development, ready to collaborate closely with client stakeholders and contribute to innovative projects.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunity for security clearance

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of data modelling.
• Experience in building scalable data systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify Key User Requirements.
• Design and develop data-driven applications.
• Build and manage data pipelines.

Skills

Data modelling

Application design and development

Data profiling and quality resolution

Collaboration with stakeholders

Working with security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Computer Science

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Join a flagship Defence programme contributing to the development and deployment of data management applications within a secure and complex environment. This role offers the opportunity to gain security clearance, work with cutting-edge technologies like Palantir Foundry, and build strategic capabilities in data modelling and application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to identify and prioritise Key User Requirements (KURs)
• Design and develop data-driven applications and features aligned to user needs
• Build and manage data pipelines for ingestion and live data integration
• Lead application/feature deployment through the ‘Go Live’ process
• Conduct user trials and demonstrations to refine product functionality
• Ensure architectural coherence across a portfolio of applications
• Scope and define requirements for new applications or enhancements
• Operate or learn to operate Palantir Foundry as part of the delivery stack
• Must be able to work on site in Derby 2/3 days per week with potential to travel to other sites when required.
• A current UK Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science
• Strong understanding of data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
• Experience in building scalable, efficient data systems and architectures
• Ability to perform data profiling and resolve data quality issues
• Experience in application design and development
• General SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) in data modelling and engineering

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Palantir Foundry
• Prior experience in Defence environments or Healthcare environments also advantageous
• Familiarity with secure data handling and Defence digital standards

Why Apply?

• Be part of a high-profile Defence initiative and gain/enhance security clearance
• Develop Palantir Foundry expertise – a strategic capability for future projects
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

Additional Information

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.