Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer role at Willmott Dixon within the Data & Analytics team to help drive the next wave of our data platform in Microsoft Fabric. The IT team is based at our head office in Letchworth Garden City. This role can be done as either a hybrid or a remote role. Occasional travel to other sites may be required according to business needs.

• Design and deliver scalable, reliable data products and pipelines that power decision-making and drive business performance.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to align data engineering efforts with business goals and needs.
• Help shape a trusted, single source of truth platform for the organisation and build foundations for self-service analytics and faster insights.
• Mentor and partner with teams to evolve engineering capabilities, promote inclusive collaboration, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Technical Excellence: Advanced Python and SQL skills, with hands-on experience in relational and dimensional data modelling.
• Modern Data Engineering: Ability to design and deliver scalable solutions using tools like Microsoft Fabric (strongly preferred), Synapse, Databricks, or similar.
• Know-How: Solid grasp of data architecture, governance and security.
• DevOps & Cloud Fluency: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and cloud tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps).
• Engineering Craftsmanship: Commitment to clean, maintainable code, robust testing, graceful failure handling, and managing technical debt.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical mindset and root-cause resolution skills.
• Growth Mindset: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving environments.
• Impact-Oriented: Passionate about turning data into business value with a collaborative approach.
• Clear Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and engage stakeholders.
• Self-Starter: Strong prioritisation, time management, and delivery of high-quality work.
• Team Player: Willing to mentor, challenge the status quo, and collaborate to build together.

Willmott Dixon has a long history and a committed Data & Analytics team in IT that is growing. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a new and evolving team, work with the latest technologies and methodologies, and make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Competitive package with flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes enhanced pension, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme for sustainable company travel. Roles may benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and access to a modern car leasing scheme.

With 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon aims to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment. Our values include people, innovation, partnerships, and sustainability, guiding a privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Construction is changing, and we are at the forefront of that change with a focus on innovation and being a top employer in the industry.

Willmott Dixon has received recognitions such as The Sunday Times Top 10 Big Companies to Work For (2025), Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality (2024), and FT Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces (2025). We are also a King’s Award for Enterprise recipient in sustainable development.