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Posted Date:  11 May 2026
Posting End Date:  25 - May - 2026
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Delivery - Infra
Salary (£):  Starting from £47,781

Programme Data Engineer

 

 

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.  

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. 

 


LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

We’re looking for a Programme Data Engineer to play a key role in strengthening performance, financial and operational reporting across our Capital Delivery and Commercial portfolios.

Working within the Strategic Delivery Office, you’ll lead the development of high‑quality, self‑serve reporting and analytics, providing a single, trusted view of programme performance. You’ll use tools such as Power BI to deliver insightful dashboards and management information that supports effective challenge, informed decision‑making and delivery against AMP8 plans.


What you’ll do

  • Lead the creation and embedding of consistent, high‑quality performance reporting across the SDO
  • Design and deliver impactful dashboards, reporting packs and portfolio insights using Power BI
  • Drive a “one version of the truth” across performance, finance, risk, change, benefits and resources
  • Develop advanced analytics for executive reporting
  • Coach, mentor and support colleagues to improve data capability and reporting maturity
  • Build and maintain data pipelines from multiple systems to create one centralised data repository.
  • Model Data structures optimised for data analytics, efficient processing and reporting.
  • Promote best practises for ensuring data quality and assurance
  • Create/maintain documentation for data process and data model/report structures.
  • Proactively look for optimisations within current data processes.



WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Strong hands on experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI
  • Proven background in performance reporting, management information and analytical insight
  • Ability to translate business requirements into clear, actionable reporting
  • Credibility and confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • A proactive, improvement focused mindset with strong attention to data quality and controls
  • Experience using Azure Data Factory / Devops / Synapse / Git version control
  • In depth knowledge of power platform managing/creating Power Apps or Power Automate flows
  • Proficient knowledge with SQL / DAX / Power Query M / Python
  • Data Modelling Experience
  • Advanced user with Power BI Desktop/Service creating professional looking dashboards

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care. 


HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU


Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.


With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family: 

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)  
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)  
  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate  
  • Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’  
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
  • Family friendly policies and two volunteering days per year    

 


LET’S GO


We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

 

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