Senior Data Engineer

NRL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The NRL Group is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to shape and deliver data reporting solutions for large-scale capital projects. Based in the UK with a hybrid pattern, you will work with stakeholders to translate business needs into trusted data solutions, ensuring data lineage and governance.

You’ll derive metrics, integrate diverse data sources, and build a robust data model on an Azure Data Platform. The role emphasizes hands-on delivery and collaboration across programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering reporting products from concept to go-live under tight deadlines.
• Experience with cost, schedule, risk and safety data within capital delivery projects.
• Requirements-led data modelling, including dimensional modelling and layered warehouse design.
• Advanced SQL and Python skills.
• Professional-level experience with Azure Data Platform (Data Factory or Fabric, Synapse or SQL) and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Derive reporting metrics by working backwards from the required decision to the source data.
• Extract and integrate data from multiple sources, including APIs, exports and structured manual inputs.
• Handle complex sources such as Excel, XML (including XER/P6), PDFs and scanned documents with careful validation.
• Develop and maintain a robust data model across raw, conformed and reporting layers.
• Build governance into every step, including reconciliation, lineage tracking and exception reporting.
• Design and operate the reporting and Azure data platform to production-level standards.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Azure Data Platform

Power BI

XER/P6 XML parsing

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help shape and deliver data reporting solutions for large-scale capital projects. Based in the UK with a hybrid arrangement from Warrington, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on technical work, solving complex data challenges and influencing reporting strategies on major programmes. This role is suited to someone who can work directly with stakeholders to translate business needs into trusted data solutions, ensuring data lineage, governance and stability over time.

Location and Working Pattern

Location and Working PatternUK-based roleHybrid: 3 days in Warrington office, 2 days remoteOccasional UK and Ireland travel for workshops and project mobilisation

Client Overview

Our client delivers project controls and reporting support for major infrastructure and energy programmes. They focus on providing accurate insights for critical decision-making in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Derive reporting metrics by working backwards from the required decision to the source data
• Extract and integrate data from multiple sources, including APIs, exports and structured manual inputs
• Handle complex sources such as Excel, XML (including XER/P6), PDFs and scanned documents with careful validation
• Develop and maintain a robust data model across raw, conformed and reporting layers
• Build governance into every step, including reconciliation, lineage tracking and exception reporting
• Design and operate the reporting and Azure data platform to production-level standards

Must-have Requirements

• Proven track record in delivering reporting products from initial concept to go-live under tight deadlines
• Experience with cost, schedule, risk, change and safety data within capital delivery projects (construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, defence or nuclear)
• Requirements-led data modelling, including dimensional modelling and layered warehouse design
• Advanced SQL and Python skills
• Professional-level experience using Azure Data Platform (Data Factory or Fabric, Synapse or SQL) and Power BIEffective and credible in client-facing roles, including leading workshops and securing data access

Nice-to-have Skills

• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and its application in systems like CEMAR
• Practical experience with Primavera P6, including XER/P6 XML parsing
• Familiarity with Oracle Unifier, Aconex, ProjectWise, Asite or similar CDE platforms
• Understanding of earned value forecasting and tools such as dbt or equivalent transformation-as-code frameworks

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.