Senior Power Platform Engineer - Power BI

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.

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

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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
• Civil Service Grades
• We are a DCS, RIS & GPTWV employer
• Reasonable Adjustments

Human

How to Apply

What you need to know before applying.

• Security Clearance Requirements
• Civil Service Nationality Requirements
• Right to Work
• Artificial Intelligence
• Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles
• CV Declaration
• Sponsorships
• Salary and Grade
• Existing Civil Servants
• Conflict of Interest
• Location and Flexible Working
• Fixed Term Contracts
• Internal Fraud Database - Internal Fraud Register
• Appeals and Complaints
• Conflict of Interest

Security Clearance Requirements

National Office: BPSS + SC

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.