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Job Title: Senior Data EngineerLocation: Warwick, Hybrid - 2 days per week onsiteRemuneration: Up to £650 per dayContract Details: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)Working Pattern: Full TimeJoin a leading organisation dedicated to connecting people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently! We're on the lookout for a talented Senior Data Engineer to elevate our data capabilities and drive...
Senior Data EngineerLondon, UKAbout the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern, cloud-based data solutions. You'll play a key role in transforming enterprise data platforms, enabling global data alignment, and driving business value through scalable architecture and advanced analytics.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement end-to-end data pipelines using Azure and Databricks.Modernize legacy data warehouses...
EY327 Data EngineerLocation: BristolSalary: £31,000 + Company Vehicle and Tools providedWorking Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hours Per Week)Overview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Data Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. Responsible for supporting the delivery of the Project Services Team to meet customer requirements to improve service delivery standards in respect of new store openings, store...
Data EngineerLocation: Dunstable (LU5)Hours: 42.5hrs per weekRate: £30.00ph (Personal CIS)Long-Term Sub-ContractImmediate StartNelson Permanent Placements are working on behalf of our client who are a market-leading Automation/Controls Installation Company based on a food manufacturing site in Dunstable (LU5).You will be need to be experienced in installing and Testing Cat 6 Cat 7 Cables. Fibre install (Desirable but not essential). You will...
Data Engineer- London/ Remote- 4 Months- £41-£46 ph PAYEA global technology company are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join their team on an initial 9 month assignment. The data warehouse team works very closely with Product Managers, Product Analysts and Internet Marketers to figure out ways to acquire new users, retain existing users and optimize user experience -...
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As organisations prioritise data-driven strategy, UK demand for data engineers has surged. Lightcast observed +52 % YoY growth in UK job ads referencing “data engineering,” “data pipeline,” or “ETL” in Q1 2025. Yet fewer than 15,000 fully credentialled data engineers are active, and monthly live roles hover around 1,600–1,900. Specialist recruiters provide vital shortcuts to hidden roles, technical prep and interview support. We vetted 50+ consultancies and included only those with: UK-registered head offices (Companies House verified) Named Data Engineering or Data & Analytics practice ≥5 UK data engineering roles advertised between March–June 2025 This guide mirrors your AI and biotech layouts: hiring snapshot, 10-agency verified directory (location, contact, website), salary figures, in-demand skills, interview prep, FAQs and next action steps.
Data is the new oil—and data engineers are the pipeline builders. In 2026, UK companies aren’t just collecting data—they’re streaming it, transforming it in real-time, and deploying it into AI and BI tools for instant decision-making. But all of this depends on one thing: highly skilled data engineers with a mastery of modern tools and frameworks. Welcome to the Data Engineering Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the languages, platforms, and tools that are defining the future of data engineering jobs in the UK. Whether you're building data lakes, deploying pipelines, or scaling real-time analytics, this guide will keep your skills up to date with what employers really want.
As UK organisations continue to scale their data capabilities, the role of the data engineer has become one of the most vital in the digital economy. From designing pipelines and managing infrastructure to enabling machine learning models, data engineers are the backbone of every data-driven organisation. But while demand is high, the most rewarding roles are often never posted publicly. In this article, we’ll show you how to discover hidden data engineering jobs in the UK by strategically engaging with professional bodies like the BCS, IET, TechUK, and UK data communities. By joining specialist groups, attending CPD events, and using member directories, you can unlock a wave of unseen job leads—and connect with hiring managers long before roles are advertised.
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