Overview

Data Engineers - Planning Inspectorate - HEO role at Manchester Digital. Location: Bristol, South West England. The Planning Inspectorate has a long history of ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work has a significant impact on people’s lives, communities and the economy.

Job Description

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of user researchers, product managers, DevOps engineers, testers, business analysts and delivery managers to deliver better public services for communities. You will lead data conversations, aid planning, decision making and problem solving, and focus on data design, implementation, stakeholder engagement and training for technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will join a wider team of data architects and engineers, providing mentoring and setting the standard for technical excellence. The organisation supports flexible, collaborative ways of working.

For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our Civil Service Careers page.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain data systems that support the reform programme’s success.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, including non-technical staff, senior leaders and external partners; communicate updates and gather input to inform approach.
• Tackle challenges with a combination of technical expertise and organisational insight to develop smart, effective solutions.
• Lead knowledge sharing and ensure smooth collaboration and training between internal teams and external partners as preparation for upcoming work.

Salary

Salary range for the Grade role is £36,396 - £39,424. New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start at the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply for existing Civil Servants (level transfers or promotions). This role is being advertised at HEO Grade.

Working Hours

Standard working week is 37 hours; flexible working hours policy available.

Office Attendance

The role is contractually based at Temple Quay House, Bristol, which is undergoing refurbishment. Interim office space is in close proximity to Bristol Temple Meads railway station. We support hybrid working with a flexible approach to in-person attendance, as discussed with candidates if invited to interview.

Person Specification

We will assess your application against the Essential Criteria and Success Profile elements listed.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to write optimized and maintainable SQL and Python for data warehousing, integration and transformation.
• Practical experience of data engineering concepts, including modelling, orchestration and quality assurance.
• Demonstrable experience with relational database systems and using Azure Data Factory.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve data engineering issues, optimize data pipelines, and ensure high performance of data solutions.
• Understanding of data governance, data security and privacy requirements. Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• DevOps and CI/CD: experience with DevOps practices, including version control, infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD processes. Knowledge of tools like Azure DevOps or similar for data engineering workflows.
• Agile Methodologies: experience with Scrum or Kanban; ability to work in an Agile environment and deliver iteratively.
• Understanding of metadata concepts.

Experience

• See Essential Criteria.

Behaviours

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with relational database systems and experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services and/or Azure Data Factory.
• Ability to write optimized SQL and possess working knowledge of Python for data warehousing and transformation.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve data engineering issues and optimise data pipelines.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

For more information about applying, refer to Civil Service Careers and the application process.