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Senior Data Consultant / Scientist – KPI Dashboarding (Contract)

📍 Hybrid (Remote + 1 day/week in Heathrow)

💰 £800/day (Inside IR35)

🕒 Start Date: Week commencing 17th November 2025

📆 Duration: 8 weeks


About the Role

Our client is launching a new engineering workstream focused on building a KPI dashboard to support transformation initiatives. They are seeking a Senior Data Consultant / Scientist for a short-term contract to lead the dashboard development and embed it into an existing programme.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build KPI dashboards using Power BI or Tableau
  • Integrate backend data sources (Excel and others) into visual outputs
  • Define KPIs, identify data sources, scope dashboard requirements, and iterate with stakeholders
  • Ensure data quality through modelling, cleaning, and verification
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to understand operational metrics and reporting needs


Required Skills

  • Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and Tableau
  • Strong experience in data visualisation and dashboarding
  • Solid understanding of data modelling, data cleaning, and data verification
  • Ability to work independently and embed into fast-moving programmes
  • Comfortable accessing and transforming data into actionable insights


Preferred Background

  • Experience in engineering or maintenance domains (not essential but beneficial)
  • Prior consulting experience is a plus


Logistics

  • Availability: Immediate – must be able to start w/c 17th November (no notice periods)
  • Location: Remote-first with 1 day/week in the Heathrow office for workshops and stakeholder engagement – ideal for candidates based in the South of England

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