Title: Data Engineer – Nuclear
Location: Bristol – Hybrid
About Vulcain Engineering
Vulcain Engineering Ltd, our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. We provide the flexibility our clients demand by working at our customers’ sites in the UK and Europe as well as carrying out work remotely on their behalf. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of organisational support to key projects.
Vulcain Engineering was founded in the mid-2000s to specialise in energy and environment projects. Our knowledge of the energy and environment sector means we can support our customers at all stages of the engineering-procurement-construction-commissioning (EPCC) project lifecycle.
With operations in 16 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.
Data Engineer – Nuclear
As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building data pipelines that support high‑value analytics and reporting across nuclear programmes and their supply chains. You will work to align upstream data engineering and integration activities with downstream data consumers, including analysts, BI developers, and operational teams.
Reporting to the Head of IT within the IT & Data Management function, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality data products that enable informed decision‑making and drive operational excellence.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Data Engineer will include:
- Engage with business stakeholders to understand downstream analytics and reporting needs.
- Scope, design, and deliver effective analytics data products that meet business requirements.
- Work as part of a cross‑functional data team to deliver end‑to‑end data solutions, including architecture, engineering, and integration.
- Maintain and develop enterprise‑level Power BI datasets, ensuring scalability and optimal performance.
- Establish data refresh schedules, incremental loading strategies, and performance tuning for both streaming and batch analytics.
- Use metadata‑driven frameworks to streamline development and maintenance of data pipelines.
- Collaborate with integration engineers to optimise pipelines for analytics consumption.
- Advocate for best practice in data modelling, governance, and architectural standards.
- Optimise SQL queries within pipelines to improve performance and scalability.
- Stay current with emerging technologies across the Microsoft and Databricks ecosystem..
Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:
- Previous experience in a Data Engineering role or similar.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in iterative development environments.
- Strong technical capability across data engineering, data modelling, and pipeline optimisation.
- Experience working with Azure data services, Power BI, and modern data architectures.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Microsoft certifications in Azure Data Services or Power BI.
- Experience working on capital projects or large‑scale public sector programmes would be beneficial but not required
- Reside locally to Bristol or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).
Remuneration & Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you’re earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you’re open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.
We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Private Medical & Dental Insurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
- Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
- Employee Assistance Programme
Why join us?
At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You’ll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position.
Equal Opportunities:
Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.
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