Senior Data Consultant

Robert Half International (an S&P 500 global staffing provider) is supporting a client in the search for an experienced Senior Data Consultant to join a growing Data & AI function delivering enterprise-scale transformation programmes. This is a highly client-facing role suited to individuals with a strong consulting background who can combine deep technical expertise with stakeholder management, solution architecture and strategic advisory capabilities. As a trusted advisor, you will help organisations shape enterprise data strategies, modernise data platforms and build scalable foundations for AI, analytics and business intelligence initiatives.

Assignment Details:

• Initial 3-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Location: London/Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the City)
• Daily Rate: £600-650 p/day via umbrella company
• ASAP Start with Fast-track onboarding available

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data architecture engagements from discovery through to implementation and optimisation
• Design and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms across Microsoft Fabric, Azure, AWS, Databricks and Snowflake
• Define data architecture roadmaps aligned to business and AI strategies
• Drive data modelling, governance, integration and interoperability standards
• Architect solutions supporting analytics, machine learning and AI use cases
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering, analytics and AI delivery teams
• Establish best practice around security, privacy, compliance, metadata and data quality
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology stakeholders
• Support client workshops, solution development and strategic architecture assessments

Required Experience:

• Previous consulting experience within a recognised consulting organisation
• Extensive experience leading enterprise data architecture initiatives
• Strong client-facing stakeholder management and advisory skills
• Experience delivering cloud-based data platforms within complex environments
• Experience operating across multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders
• Ability to bridge business strategy and technical delivery

Technical Experience Required: Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Platform, AWS Data Services,Data Warehousing, Lakehouse Architectures, Data Mesh / Data Fabric Principles, Data Modelling, ELT / ETL Design, Data Governance, Data Replication & CDC, Real-Time Data Streaming, Power BI, Alteryx, Azure ML (or equivalent ML platforms)

Nice to Have: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Databricks Certifications, CDMP Certification, Terraform, Bicep or Infrastructure-as-Code experience, dbt, Airflow or modern orchestration frameworks, Experience supporting AI, GenAI or RAG-based architectures, Experience within Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, Retail or Manufacturing