Data Engineer at JCW Group, Preston, £Contract Rate

Senior Data Engineer (FME / ArcGIS) – Contract (Outside IR35)

We’re supporting a major UK utilities organisation on a large-scale GIS transformation programme, migrating legacy systems to the ArcGIS platform and ESRI Utility Network model.

They’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong FME expertise to support data integration, interface design, and migration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build data interfaces into ArcGIS
• Develop and test FME workflows (Readers, Transformers, Writers)
• Support data migration from legacy GIS systems
• Work closely with SMEs and technical teams to validate integrations
• Assist with ArcGIS data analysis and Utility Network configuration

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with FME (essential)
• Experience working with ArcGIS (Desktop Pro preferred)
• Background in utilities / infrastructure (ideally DNO)
• Proven experience in data integration, ETL, and system interfaces
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills

Details

• Contract: 5 months (initial, extension likely)
• Location: North West (hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
• IR35: Outside
• Start: ASAP