Data Engineering Manager

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