Senior Data Analyst

Salary

• Salary is approximately £51,037 to £60,043.80 per year, inclusive of a flexible benefits fund of 15%, depending on skills and experience.

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop a benchmarking database and contribute to timely, accurate reporting.
• Set team objectives, review performance, conduct appraisals, and provide ongoing feedback.
• Develop and maintain data models for interactive dashboards and root-cause analysis.
• Analyse construction project controls and client workflows and document processes for digital transformation.
• Own the quality and accuracy of periodic and ad-hoc reporting, including the monthly project review pack.
• Support the Performance Measurement Baseline and collate KPIs and progress data across time, cost, risk, change, and quality.
• Contribute to performance measurement systems such as Earned Value Management and integrate them into reporting.
• Integrate schedule, cost, scope, quality, change, and risk data to assess project health.
• Share lessons learned and best practice within the Programme and Project Controls community.
• Produce management information and progress reports at contract, phase, or programme level.
• Analyse performance and cost data, identify trends, and communicate insights through charts and narratives.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and comply with organizational policies.

Qualifications and experience

• Membership of RICS, ACostE, ICES, or a similar relevant professional association, and a degree or equivalent experience, or NVQ Level 2 in Project Controls.
• APM PFQ, PMQ, or EVM certifications are highly desirable.
• Ability to analyse external factors such as inflation and market trends.
• Proficiency in Power BI and MS Excel, with experience using complex datasets to build dashboards and generate insights.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of schedule, cost, and risk management principles.
• Ability to manage a team of Project Controls Data Analysts and work across a matrix environment and senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of transport, energy, major infrastructure, or construction projects under NEC Forms of Contract is requested.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

Working environment

• HS2 states that it supports inclusion, workplace adjustments, flexible working, staff networks, and personal and professional development.