Business Data Architect

Business Support and IT

Sunday, November 8, 2026 At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in Technology & Sustainability, where we harness digital transformation and innovation to meet ambitious climate goals and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers.

We are currently looking for a Data Architect on a 6 month FTC, based at Leavesden Park, Watford, who will work with stakeholders across the business to uncover objectives, processes, information needs and data requirements, and shape them into clear, consistent architecture outcomes. You'll be the vital link between Business Architecture, Business Analysis, Data Architecture, IT Architecture and delivery teams. By bringing data requirements into the conversation early, you'll help ensure they're reflected in solution designs and carried through into delivery.

It's a great opportunity to connect business needs with technology, influence how solutions take shape and help make data work harder for the organisation.

Partner with Business Architects, Business Analysts, content teams and stakeholders to understand business objectives, processes and data needs.Lead early discovery of data requirements, including data sources, usage and sharing across the organisation.Create and maintain conceptual and logical data models, business data mappings, data flows and source-system inventories.Define and promote consistent data definitions, standards, glossaries, master and reference data requirements, and critical data elements.Work with Data Governance to establish ownership, stewardship, quality, metadata, lineage and governance requirements.Advise business and delivery teams, collaborating with IT Architects, engineers, analysts and vendors to translate requirements into solutions aligned with architecture standards.

Proven experience in Business Data Architecture, IT Architecture, Data Engineering or a related data-focused role.Experience defining data requirements, models, flows and architecture for business change or transformation.Ability to translate business needs and processes into clear data requirements, definitions and architecture artefacts.Skilled in developing conceptual and logical data models, including business entities, relationships, attributes and information flows.Strong understanding of data governance, including ownership, stewardship, quality, metadata, lineage, master and reference data, and business glossaries.Knowledge of data architecture, lifecycle, security and access controls, with the ability to spot data quality, duplication, ownership and integration issues early.Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience working effectively across business and technical teams.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

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