Senior Consultant

Data & Analytics Consultant
HD-Tech is proud to be partnering with a leading data management and analytics consultancy that specialises in delivering transformative business insights using Microsoft technologies. With over 10 years of industry presence, our client is recognised for helping organisations optimise their use of data to drive smarter decisions and long-term value.
As they continue to scale their professional and managed services offerings, we’re now seeking a Data & Analytics Consultant to join their expanding consulting team.
About the Company
This organisation is deeply committed to helping businesses "predict their future" through better use of data, technology, people, and process. Their services include:

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  Managed Data Services
  
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  Database and Infrastructure Consultancy
  
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  Data Engineering & Analytics
  
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  Adoption and Change Management
  

Their reputation is built on strong consulting skills, deep expertise in Microsoft Data Services, and a highly collaborative culture. They place a premium on client engagement, commercial awareness, and internal collaboration to drive results.
Role Overview
As a Consultant, you will play a hands-on role in delivering client-facing analytics solutions. You’ll help define project scopes, design and implement data architectures, and deliver compelling data narratives. You’ll also be expected to identify additional client needs and work closely with internal teams to drive business opportunities.
This is a hybrid role, with occasional travel to client sites across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities

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  Design, develop, and deliver data and analytics solutions using Microsoft technologies
  
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  Shape and scope projects to ensure timely and on-budget delivery
  
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  Support sales and project teams by identifying new client opportunities
  
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  Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions
  
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  Recommend and design optimal analytics architectures
  
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  Develop robust data models using methodologies such as Kimble
  
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  Deliver impactful visualisations and insights using tools like Power BI
  
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  Promote user adoption, training, and change management initiatives
  
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  Ensure high standards of documentation and data security compliance
  

Technical Skills (desirable):

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  Microsoft Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Fabric)
  
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  Data warehousing and lakehouse design
  
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  ETL/ELT pipelines
  
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  SQL, Python for data manipulation and machine learning
  
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  Big Data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
  
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  Data visualisation (e.g., Power BI)
  
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  Understanding of statistical analysis and predictive modelling
  

Experience:

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  5+ years working with Microsoft data platforms
  
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  5+ years in a customer-facing consulting or professional services role
  
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  Strong understanding of data warehousing and BI principles
  
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  Skilled in data modelling, database design, and transformation processes
  
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  Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  
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  Agile delivery experience preferred
  

Benefits:

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  Hybrid working model – monthly onsite collaboration at a modern office in Thames Valley Park
  
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  Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, pension, life assurance, and income protection