Service Data Lead chez Rider Levett Bucknall
Rider Levett Bucknall · Birmingham, Royaume-Uni · Hybrid
- Senior
- Bureau à Birmingham
Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Overview of role
The Lead Data Engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering RLB’s data strategy across its core service lines. The role will focus on building, optimising, and maintaining RLB’s data ecosystem using Microsoft Fabric, enabling the business and its clients to derive actionable insights, improve decision-making, and unlock value from structured and unstructured data sources.
The postholder will be responsible for designing scalable data pipelines, ensuring alignment with industry taxonomies (e.g. IFC, COBie, Uniclass), and enabling secure, efficient data sharing with clients and external partners.
The postholder will be responsible for designing scalable data pipelines, ensuring alignment with industry taxonomies (e.g. IFC, COBie, Uniclass), and enabling secure, efficient data sharing with clients and external partners.
Key Duties: Typical duties will include but not limited to:
Data Engineer & Architecture:
Data Engineer & Architecture:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of data pipelines and data models within Microsoft Fabric.
- Build and optimise scalable architectures to integrate data from key systems (e.g. ROSS 5D, Autodesk Construction Cloud, finance platforms, project management tools).
- Ensure alignment of data structures with industry-recognised taxonomies and standards (COBie, IFC, Uniclass).
- Define and implement data quality, governance, and master data management processes to ensure trusted data delivery across the business.
Service Line Enablement
- Partner with Cost Management, Built Asset Consultancy, and Project Management service line leaders to understand data needs and translate them into deliverable solutions.
- Enable the creation of dashboards, data products, and reports that drive efficiency, insight, and value for internal teams and clients.
- Support the automation of traditional workflows, helping transition RLB towards a more digital-first service model.
Data Delivery to Clients & Business
- Design and manage secure, client-facing data hubs and dashboards for project and portfolio reporting.
- Implement role-based access and sensitivity classifications to ensure appropriate data security levels.
- Develop solutions that allow clients to seamlessly integrate RLB-delivered data into their own systems.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and analysts, building a culture of innovation and delivery excellence.
- Act as a technical authority for Microsoft Fabric and related technologies within RLB.
- Collaborate closely with the Digital, IT, and Service Line leadership teams to ensure data engineering supports business strategy and client outcomes.
Essential
- Proven experience in a senior/lead data engineering role within professional services, construction, or related industries.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric (including Data Factory, Synapse, OneLake, Power BI integration).
- Hands-on experience with data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline orchestration.
- Solid understanding of data governance, data quality, and master data management.
- Familiarity with construction and built environment data standards (COBie, IFC, Uniclass) and their practical application.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience delivering secure client-facing dashboards and data products.
Desirable
- Knowledge of construction cost management systems (ROSS 5D) and project management tools (Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera, MS Project).
- Experience with API integration and data exchange across enterprise platforms.
- Exposure to machine learning, predictive analytics, or AI-driven insights in the built environment.
- Professional certifications in Microsoft Azure/Fabric, data engineering, or related fields.
RLB Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]
