Senior Data Engineer

Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A Little More About Your Role… This is a senior, hands-on technical delivery role and you will have autonomy over day-to-day engineering delivery within agreed priorities, standards and assurance arrangements. This role will be part of our growing Geospatial and Data team. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering data engineering solutions that support major infrastructure, planning, environmental, energy and transportation projects across the UK. Beyond technical delivery, you will contribute to the development of technical standards, inform strategic decisions, mentor colleagues and lead improvements to data platforms and digital services within the direction set by senior technical leadership. You will work closely with technical specialists, project managers, solution architects and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, unlock value from data and deliver smarter solutions for our clients. Key Responsibilities Include Technical - Contribute to the development of, and promote adherence to, agreed standards and best practice in data engineering, database architecture and data governance, working with senior technical leadership. - Drive continuous improvement and modernisation of existing solutions, challenging legacy approaches where more effective alternatives exist. - Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies, automation and innovative ways of working. - Support the development of a future-ready data ecosystem that aligns with WSP's digital ambitions. Project Delivery - Lead day-to-day technical delivery of assigned data engineering projects or workstreams from concept through to delivery, with oversight and assurance from senior technical leadership - Translate business challenges into practical, scalable technical solutions. - Take responsibility for the quality, security and performance of assigned engineering deliverables, following agreed assurance processes and escalating significant risks or design decisions to the senior technical lead. - Ensure projects are delivered to high standards of quality, security and performance. - Engage confidently with clients and stakeholders, communicating both technical and non-technical concepts effectively. Data Engineering & Platform Development - Design, build and optimise enterprise data platforms and data pipelines. - Lead development of ETL/ELT processes using Azure and related technologies. - Develop robust data models that support analytics, visualisation and decision-making. - Champion automation and engineering best practices through scripting, testing and deployment pipelines. - Support the evolution of cloud-based data solutions and modern analytics capabilities. People & Capability Development - Mentor and support junior engineers and analysts, helping to develop technical and professional skills. - Foster a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement. - Share knowledge, contribute to agreed technical standards and support the growth of the wider digital and data community within WSP Geospatial & Digital Innovation - Work with GIS and digital specialists to develop integrated geospatial data solutions. - Support the adoption of innovative technologies across digital delivery workflows. - Explore opportunities to leverage advanced analytics, automation and emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes. Join WSP at a time of growth and transformation, where you will be part of exciting developments and innovations in GIS on landmark projects across diverse sectors such as land management, property and planning, energy and transportation. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… - We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills. - You will be comfortable influencing stakeholders, leading small delivery teams and helping shape the future direction of data engineering within a growing business - Experience in data engineering with demonstrable database ownership or administration responsibilities. - Experience in data engineering, database architecture or enterprise data platform delivery. - Strong expertise in SQL Server, database design, optimisation and performance tuning. - Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT solutions and data integration architectures. - Strong Python development skills for automation, data transformation and analytics. - Experience working with Azure data technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics and Data Lake. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Experience mentoring, coaching or developing junior colleagues. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes. - A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. At WSP, we're interested in you, your experience, your potential and the way you think. AI can be a useful tool to support your application and preparation, and our guidance explains how you can use it responsibly throughout our recruitment process. UK Policies | WSP #AVY1 About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.