Job Title: Lead Data & AI Engineer
Built isn’t waiting for the future. We’re building it.
If you're a senior data engineer looking to step into a role with greater influence, this is your opportunity to shape an enterprise-wide data environment from the ground up. You'll work with modern Microsoft technologies, solve complex business challenges and help define the future of data and AI at Built.
The Opportunity
As our Lead Data & AI Engineer, you'll play a key role in building the data foundations that will support how Built makes decisions, measures performance and adopts AI across the business.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Shape our Microsoft Fabric-based data environment while remaining hands-on with the technology.
- Build and evolve the data platform that underpins reporting, analytics and future AI capability.
- Create trusted datasets and models that make it easier for teams to access and use data.
- Explore practical applications of AI and help bring new solutions into the business.
- Set engineering standards and mentor other engineers as the team grows.
- Partner with business leaders to solve real problems and deliver measurable outcomes.
What We Are Looking For
You're a technically strong data engineer who can combine architecture thinking with hands-on delivery. You enjoy solving complex problems, working closely with stakeholders and building data capabilities that enable better decisions, analytics and AI outcomes.
You'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience delivering modern data, software, analytics or AI solutions in complex environments.
- Experience working in an AI-native agentic software delivery environment.
- Strong capability across data modelling, engineering and scalable data architecture.
- Experience working with modern cloud-based data platforms, ideally Microsoft Fabric.
- A commitment to engineering best practice and delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions.
- Experience evaluating and implementing practical AI use cases.
- The ability to mentor others and contribute to technical standards and engineering capability across a team.
About Built
Built is a leading privately owned construction company operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. With more than 1,300 people and a strong pipeline of diverse projects, we combine Tier 1 capability with the agility of private ownership, where decisions are quick, ideas are heard, and your impact is visible.
We are committed to innovation and new ways of working, investing heavily in digital solutions to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient outcomes. You will thrive among talented, driven people who bring their strengths together and push each other to achieve exceptional results.
Why Built
At Built, we create an environment where people can accelerate their development, take on meaningful responsibility and work across diverse sectors and project scales. You’ll get exposure quickly, supported by leaders who back good ideas and create space for you to grow.
In return, we look for people who bring curiosity, ownership and a willingness to stretch themselves. We value collaboration, practical problem‑solving, and people who thrive in a culture where everyone contributes to better outcomes. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and life outside of work.
Let’s find new ways together!
Apply today.
Where New Ideas Are Always Welcome
We’re building teams that reflect the communities we work in. At Built, we value different perspectives because fresh thinking helps us find better ways of doing things. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t tick every single box, we’d still love to hear from you. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn matter just as much as your experience.
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