Data Architect - Power BI Specialist

Assystem, Switch On

Almondsbury, Gloucestershire, BS32 4DS, United Kingdom

3 months ago

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⚡️💡 About Assystem
At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers combine deep engineering heritage and project management expertise with advanced digital technologies. In the UK, we support landmark low-carbon programmes including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and emerging Small Modular Reactor developments. We operate at the centre of complex nuclear infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the highest regulatory and technical standards.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
You’ll be joining one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world, recognised globally for delivery excellence. Assystem provides the opportunity to shape enterprise-scale digital capability within nationally significant infrastructure programmes. Your future team works across engineering, digital and governance functions, influencing how analytics platforms are structured, secured and scaled within highly regulated environments.

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission

This hybrid role is based in Bristol with three days per week in the office; we can consider candidates within commuting distance or those willing to relocate, with relocation support available.
You will define and implement governance for the project’s Power BI and Microsoft Fabric estate.
You will transition reporting into a secure, enterprise-aligned analytics platform model.

• Design and implement enterprise Power BI governance frameworks
• Define workspace strategy, RBAC model and lifecycle controls
• Oversee tenant-level configuration, monitoring and audit settings
• Lead Fabric capacity management and optimisation strategy
• Establish metadata, naming and documentation standards
• Align governance with IDA, security and regulatory requirements
• Rationalise legacy reporting assets to improve resilience
• Define RACI across business, IT and information stakeholders
• Optimise licensing models for commercial sustainability
• Present platform strategy recommendations to governance forums

Qualifications

🛠 Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Microsoft Fabric or advanced Power BI certification
• Degree in Data, Engineering or related discipline
• Extensive Power BI tenant administration experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric architecture
• Experience managing Premium or Fabric capacities
• Deep understanding of RBAC and Azure Entra ID
• Experience designing enterprise analytics governance frameworks
• Ability to align technical controls with commercial efficiency

✔️ Desired Skills and Qualifications

• PL-300 or related Microsoft certification (Power BI Data Analyst)
• Azure Administrator or Security certification
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries
• Background in enterprise analytics transformation programmes
• Experience presenting to architecture governance boards

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

🌟 Your Benefits Package

🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

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