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Data Engineering Manager - Up to £100,000

Location: UK-wide


The Opportunity

We're working with a leading data consultancy who specialise in delivering modern, cloud-based data platforms across a broad range of industries. They partner closely with clients to design and deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.

This is an ideal role for a seasoned consultant who enjoys a blend of strategy, leadership, and hands-on engineering.



The Role

As a Data Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in both delivery and business growth:

* Lead end-to-end delivery of complex data engineering solutions
* Design and implement modern data platforms, pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses
* Drive pre-sales activities, including solution design, estimations and proposals
* Act as a technical SME across Microsoft data technologies
* Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams
* Work closely with senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions
* Lead workshops, client presentations and technical demonstrations
* Ensure best practices across governance, security and data engineering standards



What We're Looking For

Essential experience:

* Strong background in data engineering within a consulting or client-facing environment
* Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex programmes
* Hands-on expertise with Spark, SQL and cloud data platforms
* Experience designing and building data pipelines, warehouses and lakes
* Strong understanding of ETL, data modelling and cloud architectures
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills



What's on Offer

* Exposure to high-impact, enterprise-scale data programmes
* Strong emphasis on career development and continuous learning
* Opportunity to shape strategy and influence technical direction
* Collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on innovation
* Competitive salary and benefits package

Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth) - Up to £95,000

Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Overview

A leading global consulting organisation is seeking a Senior Manager - Data Architect to join its Technology & Transformation practice, specialising in Investment Management and Wealth. This is a senior client-facing role for an experienced data leader who is passionate about modern data architecture, investment data, and driving large-scale transformation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and help shape data strategies that improve operating models, enable better decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data strategies and data architecture for complex investment and wealth clients
* Manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering assessments, target-state architectures, and transformation roadmaps
* Identify inefficiencies in existing data architectures and define pragmatic, scalable improvements
* Shape and deliver operating model and data transformation initiatives, from strategy through to implementation
* Lead client workshops to define requirements, design data models, and agree architectural principles
* Engage confidently with C-level and senior stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
* Stay close to emerging data technologies and industry trends, applying them to real client challenges



Required Experience:

* Strong background in data architecture and data solution design within consulting or large enterprise environments
* Deep understanding of data management concepts including:

* Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
* Data quality, master & reference data
* Analytics, reporting, and self-service BI

* Experience defining data standards, taxonomies, vocabularies, and a "common language for data"
* Proven leadership experience managing delivery teams and developing junior talent
* Strong industry experience within Investment Management and/or Wealth, e.g.:

* Asset & wealth management products
* Trading, portfolio management, risk, pricing, ESG, market data



Why Join?

* Work on high-impact data transformation programmes for leading financial services organisations
* Operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery
* Be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment that values expertise, innovation, and leadership
* Clear progression, strong investment in personal development, and exposure to senior decision-makers
* Flexible hybrid working model with a strong focus on wellbeing and career sustainability

Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth)

Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Overview

A leading global consulting organisation is seeking a Senior Manager - Data Architect to join its Technology & Transformation practice, specialising in Investment Management and Wealth. This is a senior client-facing role for an experienced data leader who is passionate about modern data architecture, investment data, and driving large-scale transformation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and help shape data strategies that improve operating models, enable better decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data strategies and data architecture for complex investment and wealth clients
* Manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering assessments, target-state architectures, and transformation roadmaps
* Identify inefficiencies in existing data architectures and define pragmatic, scalable improvements
* Shape and deliver operating model and data transformation initiatives, from strategy through to implementation
* Lead client workshops to define requirements, design data models, and agree architectural principles
* Engage confidently with C-level and senior stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
* Stay close to emerging data technologies and industry trends, applying them to real client challenges



Required Experience:

* Strong background in data architecture and data solution design within consulting or large enterprise environments
* Deep understanding of data management concepts including:

* Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
* Data quality, master & reference data
* Analytics, reporting, and self-service BI

* Experience defining data standards, taxonomies, vocabularies, and a "common language for data"
* Proven leadership experience managing delivery teams and developing junior talent
* Strong industry experience within Investment Management and/or Wealth, e.g.:

* Asset & wealth management products
* Trading, portfolio management, risk, pricing, ESG, market data



Why Join?

* Work on high-impact data transformation programmes for leading financial services organisations
* Operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery
* Be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment that values expertise, innovation, and leadership
* Clear progression, strong investment in personal development, and exposure to senior decision-makers
* Flexible hybrid working model with a strong focus on wellbeing and career sustainability