Senior BI Engineer

Data Freelance Hub; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consulting firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior BI Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the BI workstream, designing cloud-based BI solutions, and mentoring developers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in BI development, proficiency in SQL and Python, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes holiday, bonuses, and various insurance options.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Group life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in BI development and business intelligence.
• Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing, data modelling, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong business-facing skills with expertise in business modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BI workstream for change portfolios with technical expertise.
• Utilise cloud technologies to develop data platforms.
• Ensure all BI processes and reports are documented accurately.

Skills

BI development experience

SQL proficiency

Python proficiency

DAX proficiency

Power Query proficiency

Data warehousing knowledge

Data modelling skills

Data governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Agile working experience

Job description

Note: This role was posted with an application deadline of December 12, 2025, so the position is now closed.

About The Role

Senior BI Engineer (12‑month fixed‑term contract) based in Bournemouth, BH1. Pay is £X per hour. Key responsibilities include leading the BI workstream, designing cloud‑based BI solutions using tools like SQL, Python, DAX, Power Query, and Snowflake, working closely with stakeholders to build centralised data platforms, ensuring governance and quality, and mentoring developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the BI workstream for change portfolios, providing technical expertise and design guidance.
• Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support operational and strategic needs.
• Ensure all BI processes and reports are accurately and appropriately documented and that all data governance and quality processes are followed and continuously improved.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions.
• Plan and coordinate the prioritisation of data requests to meet business needs in the most appropriate and controlled manner.
• Manage and review the work of developers, mentoring and sharing best practices.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure the development of data products are compliant.

About You

• Extensive experience in BI development and business intelligence, proficient in SQL, Python, DAX, Power Query (M Language).
• Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing, data modelling (Star Schema, Snowflake) and ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong business‑facing skills with expertise in business modelling and translating processes into data models, combined with advanced performance tuning for large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality, and accuracy while implementing best‑practice data management, governance, and quality standards.
• Proven experience of taking a development lead on work streams within a data‑centric or technical project.
• Exceptional communication skills, ability to manage stakeholders and translate technical data to a non‑technical audience.
• Ability to work in an agile, fast‑paced environment whilst prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs.
• Experience of proactively building and maintaining relationships both externally and internally.
• Collaborate with end users to review testing outcomes, provide recommendations, and address data quality feedback.
• Previous experience working in the insurance/financial services sector (desirable).

Rewards & Benefits

This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• 30 days’ holiday (plus up to five days of unpaid holiday).
• Annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
• Flexible benefits, including cycle‑to‑work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme – LV= Life and Pensions will double‑match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements).
• Group life assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase this to 8× cover).
• Group income protection (if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it.
• Virtual GP service, shared parental leave, up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family.

Legal & EEO Statement

We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal‑opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Note: This role does not sponsor Skilled Worker Visas; you must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.