Security Cleared Data Professional- Defence Programme
Date: 2026-09-30T00:00:00
Location: Whitehall, Greater London, GB, WC2N 5
Application Deadline: 2026-12-30T07:01:12.993
Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Join a flagship Defence programme contributing to the development and deployment of data management applications within a secure and complex environment. This role offers the opportunity to gain security clearance, work with cutting-edge technologies like Palantir Foundry, and build strategic capabilities in data modelling and application development.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with client stakeholders to identify and prioritise Key User Requirements (KURs)
- Design and develop data-driven applications and features aligned to user needs
- Build and manage data pipelines for ingestion and live data integration
- Lead application/feature deployment through the 'Go Live' process
- Conduct user trials and demonstrations to refine product functionality
- Ensure architectural coherence across a portfolio of applications
- Scope and define requirements for new applications or enhancements
- Operate or learn to operate Palantir Foundry as part of the delivery stack
Work Location: Must be able to work on site 2/3 days per week with potential to travel to other sites when required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Computer Science
- Strong understanding of data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
- Experience in building scalable, efficient data systems and architectures
- Ability to perform data profiling and resolve data quality issues
- Experience in application design and development
- General SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) in data modelling and engineering
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Palantir Foundry
- Prior experience in Defence environments or Healthcare environments
- Familiarity with secure data handling and Defence digital standards
Why Apply?
- Be part of a high-profile Defence initiative and gain/enhance security clearance
- Develop Palantir Foundry expertise - a strategic capability for future projects
- Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Summary
- Type: Full-time
- Function: Consulting
- Experience level: Mid-Senior Level
- Industry: Construction
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