Senior Data Consultant / Scientist – KPI Dashboarding (Contract)

Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Heathrow)

£800/day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 3months

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