Senior Power Platform Engineer - #1796458

The Vacancy

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Core IT business Unit as a Senior Power Platform Engineer, within our Digital Workplace team on a full time basis in our Edinburgh Office. There may a requirement to travel to our Glasgow, London and Birmingham offices.

We are open to considering candidates on a part time or full-time basis

What will your role look like?

As a Senior Power Platform Engineer, you’ll be a key member of our Digital Workplace Team, helping to shape and deliver enterprise-grade applications within our data-centric Dataverse ecosystem. You’ll focus on model-driven apps in the Dynamics 365 framework and collaborate closely with colleagues across Core IT and the wider firm to evolve our client lifecycle and productivity tools.

You’ll lead the design, development, and implementation of solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, and AI Builder. In addition to being a subject matter expert, you’ll provide technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues, supporting both innovation and operational excellence.

Though this is a varied role, your key tasks will include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Power Platform solutions, including model-driven and Canvas Apps, Power Automate Flows, Custom Pages, and Power Pages
• Supporting and contributing to Communities of Practice for Power Platform and Copilot
• Shaping governance standards and best practices, including citizen development and environment management
• Integrating Microsoft Dataverse with other data sources and maintaining a strong understanding of the Dynamics 365 data model
• Applying Application Lifecycle Management practices using Azure DevOps and Pipelines
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop reporting solutions using Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Contributing to strategic roadmaps and planning for Microsoft platform updates
• Providing technical guidance and support across Core IT and the wider firm
• Ensuring security and regulatory compliance across all solutions
  
  

To enjoy and succeed in this role, you will have:

• A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends
• Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues and leading by example
• A pragmatic, security-conscious approach to supporting complex environments
• Confidence in adopting new technologies and advocating for change
• Technical expertise in Power Platform, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, and Power Pages
• Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint Framework (SPFx), PCF, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, and Custom Connectors
• Ideally, experience with Copilot Studio and AI agent configuration
• Proficiency in HTML, Python, C#, and JavaScript
• Strong documentation skills and a user-centred design mindset
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft PL-400 or PL-600 (preferred)
  
  

We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our full support.

A more detailed list of requirements for this position is available within the role profile – which is available on request.

In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:

• A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
• A collaborative and encouraging work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
• On site mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire.
• Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in our sociable, modern office environments – with the expectation of two ‘in-office’ days per week. 
• A flexible working window, allowing colleagues the freedom to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
  
  

Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis so early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

About Us

Together, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment.

We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams – diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.

Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we’re one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards.

We’re committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We’ve many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.

We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn’t limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds – home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment - meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers here .

If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know.

Together, we can make this the best job you’ll ever have.

We Offer

Our culture

We live and breathe our four values – friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward – and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.

Job satisfaction

Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose – together, building better futures. Whether that’s helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.

Reward and wellbeing

We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.

Flexible working

We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.

Latest technology

We use the most up-to-date technology and software to match our ground-breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.

Career development

There is no linear path – learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.