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Requirements
Must:
To succeed in this role, you should bring expertise in data science, advanced analytics, and AI/ML techniques, with practical experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics. Strong knowledge of ethical AI principles, data governance, and compliance in regulated environments is essential. Experience in asset-intensive or regulated sectors such as utilities or infrastructure is highly desirable. You must have a proven track record of leading analytics teams within complex organizations, demonstrating excellent strategic leadership, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Additionally, you should exhibit the ability to build and manage high-performing teams, mentor talent, and foster a culture of continuous learning, balancing technical leadership with strategic oversight.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will drive the vision and strategy for analytics and data science, aligning initiatives with the right technical approaches to deliver real business value. You will lead the strategic direction and ongoing development of Advanced Analytics & AI across our organization, guiding the implementation of analytics solutions and deciding on the best approach—whether in-house, co-created, or external—to maximize value. Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor and champion data-driven decision-making. You will partner with business, digital, and technology leaders to ensure solutions are business-driven, technically robust, and integrated with core platforms and architecture. Your work will involve developing advanced asset deterioration models and analytical tools to support tactical asset management decisions, long-term planning, and investment strategies. You will integrate analytics and AI governance with broader organizational frameworks, including data stewardship, security, and privacy by design. Nurturing analytics talent, supporting career development, and promoting the adoption of analytics and AI tools will also be part of your responsibilities, ensuring that solutions are transparent, interpretable, and embedded in business processes.
Description
We are offering the opportunity for you to shape the future of analytics and AI in a leading organization. You will play a key role in major investment and transformation programs, influencing decisions worth billions, all within a collaborative, innovative environment that supports your professional growth. While we understand the importance of the work we do, we also prioritize your work-life balance. This role may occasionally require you to work outside of normal hours, but you will have ample time to recharge with 38 days of holiday (including public holidays) and the option to buy an additional five days. Our policies are family-friendly, covering adoption, maternity, and parental leave, and we offer a truly flexible approach to work/life balance. For your future, we provide a defined benefit pension, generous life assurance, an annual company bonus, and access to SW Splash for savings on holidays, bills, and shopping. This is a full-time position based on 35 hours per week, and we welcome applications for various working patterns or flexible arrangements. This role is classified as M1, with a salary starting at £66,826 and the potential for progression based on performance. You will also be eligible for additional benefits such as a generous monthly car allowance and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. We are accepting applications until midnight on Sunday, November 9th, 2025. Please note that job offers at our company are conditional upon completing pre-employment screening, which includes referencing and background checks.
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How many Data Engineer jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 2074 Data openings. Check also: Spark jobs, Snowflake jobs, Kafka jobs, Hadoop jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is the UK a good place for Data Engineers?
The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Data Engineer. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for Data Engineer jobs in the UK?
MastarRec, Commsworld, Direct Online Services, Ever Nimble, Fleet Witness, Nebula Cloud Limited, Healthy Careers among others, are currently hiring for Data roles in the UK.
The company with most openings is Hays Technology as they are hiring for 56 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.
The company with most openings is Hays Technology as they are hiring for 56 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.