Technical Consultant (Data Engineering)

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager / Technical Consultant with a data engineering background to join our London team on a hybrid basis. You'll bridge technical delivery teams and senior stakeholders across UK Central Government programmes.

Lead data-centric projects, craft SoWs, manage scopes, timelines, budgets, and risks, and work with Data Engineers, Architects, Developers and Business Analysts. Active SC clearance required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering UK Central Government projects.
• Experience writing and managing Statements of Work (SoWs).
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex technical and data engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and translate these into deliverable technical solutions.
• Produce, review and manage detailed Statements of Work (SoWs), project plans and delivery documentation.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams including Data Engineers, Architects, Developers and Business Analysts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Facilitate governance meetings, project reporting and steering committees.
• Identify delivery risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support pre‑sales activities, solution shaping and client engagement where required.

Skills

Technical PM

Data Engineering

SoWs management

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teams

Technical consulting

Presentation skills

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Synapse Analytics

Job description

Technical Project Manager / Technical Consultant (Data Engineering)

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance (Essential)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager / Technical Consultant with a strong Data Engineering background to join a growing consultancy delivering high-profile digital and data transformation programmes across the UK Central Government.

This is a hands‑on delivery role requiring someone who can confidently bridge the gap between technical delivery teams and senior stakeholders. You'll be responsible for managing complex data‑focused projects, producing high‑quality Statements of Work (SoWs), and ensuring successful delivery within highly regulated government environments.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working within UK Central Government, possess an active SC Clearance, and be comfortable engaging with both technical teams and senior client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex technical and data engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and translate these into deliverable technical solutions.
• Produce, review and manage detailed Statements of Work (SoWs), project plans and delivery documentation.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams including Data Engineers, Architects, Developers and Business Analysts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Facilitate governance meetings, project reporting and steering committees.
• Identify delivery risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support pre‑sales activities, solution shaping and client engagement where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in Technical Project Management or Technical Consulting.
• Previous hands‑on experience within Data Engineering, Data Platforms or Modern Data Architecture.
• Proven experience delivering projects within UK Central Government.
• Demonstrable experience writing and managing Statements of Work (SoWs).
• Excellent understanding of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all organisational levels.
• Experience managing cross‑functional technical teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery management.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of modern data technologies including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Snowflake or similar platforms.
• Experience within digital transformation or data modernisation programmes.
• PRINCE2, AgilePM, PMP or Scrum qualifications.
• Consultancy or client‑facing delivery experience.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building trusted client relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes. You'll be equally comfortable discussing technical solutions with engineering teams as you are presenting project updates to senior government stakeholders.

This role would suit an experienced Technical Project Manager, Technical Delivery Manager or Technical Consultant who has a strong technical foundation in data engineering and thrives in a busy consultancy environment.

What's on Offer

• Permanent opportunity with a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the London office.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact Central Government programmes.
• Cooperative and supportive consultancy environment.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Please note: Applicants must hold active SC Clearance and have previous experience working within UK Central Government. Unfortunately, applications that do not meet these essential requirements cannot be considered.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.