Senior Power Platform Engineer - Power BI

Job summary

We are MHCLG

Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people's lives.
Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we're all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you're thinking of joining us, there's never been a more exciting time.

We're looking for a Senior Power Platform Engineer to join DPI on a fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave. You'll bring strong all-round Power Platform expertise Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse,with the depth to work across DPI's automation and reporting estate, troubleshoot technical issues, and advise on the right tool for a given problem.

Alongside this, you'll lead DPI's Power BI work: taking ownership of the team's data models, reports and dashboards, setting the standard for quality and governance. You'll lead a PowerBI Community of practice.

Find out more about our Digital teams and what they are working on through our MHCLG Digital blog. Please note that MHCLG do not offer visa sponsorship and applicants will need a valid visa for the duration of your employment.

Job description

As a Senior Power Platform Engineer, you'll:

• Bring strong all-round Power Platform expertise — Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse — working across DPI's automation and reporting estate, troubleshooting technical issues, and advising on the right tool for a given problem
• Lead DPI's Power BI work: taking ownership of the team's data models, reports and dashboards, setting the standard for quality and governance
• Be the go-to person for directorates needing new or improved BI products, and you'll represent Power BI in DPI's wider planning and stakeholder conversations for the duration of the cover

Person specification

As a Senior Power Platform Engineer, you'll have:

• Substantial hands-on experience building production Power BI reports and data models, including advanced DAX and data modelling (star schema, relationships, performance tuning)
• Experience administering a Power BI workspace/service environment (security, refresh, gateways)
• Ability to work directly with non-technical stakeholders to scope BI requirements and translate them into deliverable models
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical audiences
• Comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy in a small, delivery-focused team
• Working knowledge of the wider Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) sufficient to build simple flows/apps and advise on tool choice

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £58,092, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £16,829 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click here.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Application and Selection

The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:

Behaviours , Experience , Technical

Please ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.

Note: We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.

Important: Your CV and Cover Letter must be merged into a single document before uploading.

Stage 1: Sift (CV & Cover Letter)

Experience & Technical: Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page referencing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description.

Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.

In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead sift question listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.

Lead sift question (Experience): Describe a time you had to explain a complex technical solution or piece of analysis to a non-technical audience. What was the situation, how did you approach it, and what did you deliberately choose to simplify or leave out?

Stage 2: Interview

• Behaviours: "Working Together", "Seeing the Big Picture"
• Technical: Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.

Sift and Interview Dates

Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 7th September 2026 with interview dates to follow.

Interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.

How We Recruit

Find out everything you need to know before applying here..

• Applying
• Sifting
• Interview
• Interview Results & Feedback
• Reserve List
• Near Miss