Lead Data Engineer

As Lead Data Engineer, you own the design and delivery of scalable data platforms that power decisions across Radius. You will lead hands-on data engineering work while mentoring a growing team and shaping the data strategy within Group Data Services & Reporting. You’ll translate business needs into impactful data solutions and drive an AI/ML-ready data platform architecture. This role sits at the heart of Radius’ data-driven culture, offering meaningful impact at a global scale. You’ll collaborate across units to turn data into measurable business value.

• Performance-based bonus
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme

• Design and deliver complex data pipelines and data models at scale
• Guide technical direction across data engineering projects
• Mentor and manage junior engineers, supporting growth and performance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to convert business needs into data solutions
• Drive development of the data platform, including AI/ML-ready architecture
• Establish best practices for data governance, quality, and security

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Data Engineer in complex environments
• Strong hands-on expertise with modern data engineering tools across cloud platforms
• Deep understanding of ETL/ELT, data architecture, and data quality frameworks
• Mentor who enjoys helping others grow
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to shape solutions from ambiguity
• Curiosity and a passion for turning data into meaningful business value

• mentoring and people development
• stakeholder engagement
• curiosity
• cloud data engineering across major platforms
• ETL/ELT
• data architecture