As a People Data Engineering Apprentice, you'll play an active role in building and maintaining the systems that help us transform raw data into meaningful insights. Over the course of your Level 5 Data Engineer apprenticeship, you'll develop your technical and professional skills while working on real projects that make a difference globally. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, a structured on‑the‑job learning plan, and a strong early careers community, helping you develop the technical, professional, and problem‑solving skills to thrive in data.
What will I be doing?
You'll be part of the People Data & Solutions team, supporting the end‑to‑end data lifecycle: ingestion, storage, transformation, and quality – so that analysts, data scientists, and business teams can rely on trusted insights.
Data Engineering & Technical
* Work with people data models to understand how data is structured and used.
* Help design, build, and maintain data pipelines from structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured sources.
* Support ETL processes: clean, validate, and transform data for downstream use.
* Monitor pipelines, investigate issues, identify root causes, and support fixes.
* Contribute to data quality frameworks (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness).
* Support deployment of new data processes and maintain technical documentation.
Data Governance & Compliance
* Follow data governance, privacy, and security standards.
* Maintain accurate records and audit logs.
* Analyse data flows to identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies.
* Handle confidential information with professionalism.
Operational & Administrative
* Help prepare routine people data reports and dashboards.
* Respond to data access and data quality queries in a timely manner.
* Assist with small‑scale data projects, meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail.
* Support the HR Systems Specialist with data‑related system updates and improvements.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
* Work closely with analysts, data scientists, HR, and business teams to understand data needs.
* Contribute ideas that improve processes, tools, and documentation.
* Stay curious about data engineering, cloud, and AI – bringing new ideas to the team.
What does success look like?
* Strong progress through your Level 5 apprenticeship (on‑the‑job learning + external training).
* Accurate, timely support delivered within our governance standards.
* Trusted relationships with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Clear attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to learn.
* Becoming a reliable first point of contact for people‑data‑related queries.
What do I bring to this role?
* Level 2 English and Maths (required for apprenticeship completion).
* Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Interest in data, technology, and problem solving.
* Any exposure to programming (e.g., Python, SQL) or BI/visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is beneficial but not essential – enthusiasm to learn matters most.
Style & Behaviours
* Strong communicator with a professional, approachable manner.
* Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Comfortable prioritising multiple tasks and adapting to change.
* Collaborative and respectful towards both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
* Proactive, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Ready to shape the future of people data at Buro Happold? If you're motivated, eager to learn, and excited about starting a career in data engineering, we'd love to hear from you.
We have partnered with BPP for the application and recruitment process so all applications must apply through them.
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