Shape the Future of AIJoin one of the UK's fastest-growing companies and become a Professional Development Expert in Artificial Intelligence.

View Roles

Senior Data Engineer

SIG Plc
Sheffield
4 days ago
Create job alert

Build your future with SIG where people come first.

At SIG Plc, we are a leading supplier of specialist building materials to trade customers across Europe, with strong positions in our core markets as a distributor of insulation and interior products, and as a merchant of roofing and exterior materials.


Role overview:

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Data Engineer to join an established team of MI experts. This role will require you to take the lead on a range of support, development and project tasks to transform data and information landscape along with support and integrated technology to enable the business to fully exploit its data.



What you’ll be doing:

  • Perform a technical lead/lead data engineer role on relevant projects design and implement advanced SQL queries and data solutions to address complex data challenges.
  • Review business requirements and dashboard/report data requirements.
  • Support the data solutions team’s development of Microsoft PowerBI reports/dashboards to meet business requirements.
  • Lead the data engineers to source and provide robust and clean data quickly and reliably.
  • Be responsible and accountable for the OpCo data from the point it is extracted from the source system, through transformation and presentation of the data to business send users in reporting and dashboards.
  • Develop new data feeds and models as required to support business requirements, liaising with business & IT colleagues as required.



What we’re looking for?

  • Experience with delivering multiple data projects as a member of a data team.
  • Highly experienced SQL developer with strong knowledge of SQL queries and expertise in Microsoft Management Studio and Microsoft SQL server integration services (SSIS)
  • Knowledge of SQL server reporting services (SSRS) and SQL server analysis services (SSAS) is an advantage.
  • String understanding of relational database structures, principles and best practices.
  • Knowledge of enterprise data warehousing, data integration and business intelligence (BI) reporting.
  • Experienced working with cloud-based technologies e.g. Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Self-motivated, able to prioritise and lead on tasks in high pressure environment.



What you’ll get in return:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, plus Christmas closure
  • Company pension with SIG contributing up to 7.5%
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Access to a range of retail discounts via our colleague portal
  • Share Incentive Scheme
  • Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your ideas matter



SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.


Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider additional applications we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer - Hybrid Manchester - Perm

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Automate Your Machine Learning Jobs Search: Using ChatGPT, RSS & Alerts to Save Hours Each Week

ML jobs are everywhere—product companies, labs, consultancies, fintech, healthtech, robotics—often hidden in ATS portals or duplicated across boards. The fastest way to stay on top of them isn’t more scrolling; it’s automation. With keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds, and a reusable ChatGPT workflow, you can bring relevant roles to you, triage them in minutes, and tailor strong applications without burning your evenings. This is a copy-paste playbook for www.machinelearningjobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, practical, and designed to save you hours each week. What You’ll Have Working In 30 Minutes A role & keyword map spanning LLM/NLP, Vision, Core ML, Recommenders, MLOps/Platform, Research/Applied Science, and Edge/Inference optimisation. Shareable Boolean searches you can paste into Google & job boards to cut noise. Always-on alerts & RSS feeds delivering fresh roles to your inbox/reader. A ChatGPT “ML Job Scout” prompt that deduplicates, scores fit, and outputs tailored actions. A lightweight pipeline tracker so deadlines and follow-ups never slip.

10 Machine‑Learning Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

With deep‑learning projects now integral across healthcare, finance and tech, UK demand for machine‑learning talent is booming. Lightcast shows +50 % YoY growth in UK adverts referencing “machine learning,” “deep learning,” “computer vision” or “reinforcement learning” in Q1 2025. Monthly vacancies sit around 1,800–2,100, but certified ML specialists number fewer than 15,000. Specialist recruiters help candidates access hidden roles, competitive packages, and structured interview prep. How we screened: Only UK‑registered agencies with clear ML/AI or Data practices Agencies that posted ≥ 5 UK ML roles between March and June 2025

Machine Learning Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Frameworks & Platforms to Learn Now

Machine learning is no longer confined to academic research—it's embedded in how UK companies detect fraud, recommend content, automate processes & forecast risk. But with model complexity rising and LLMs transforming workflows, employers are demanding new skills from machine learning professionals. Welcome to the Machine Learning Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the top languages, frameworks, platforms & tools shaping machine learning roles in the UK. Whether you're an aspiring ML engineer or a mid-career data scientist, this radar shows what to learn now to stay job-ready in 2026.