At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Technology & Sustainability team, where we harness digital transformation and innovation to meet ambitious climate goals and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers.
We are currently looking for a Senior Data Analyst who will lead a team of analysts to deliver high-quality insights that shape strategic and operational decision-making. Reporting to the Head of Data Analytics, you will drive complex analytical projects, turn business challenges into actionable solutions, and champion best practice across analysis and reporting. Working closely with data, architecture, and governance teams, you will help build trusted data foundations while contributing to the organisation’s wider data strategy, capability, and data literacy.
As the Senior Data Analyst, you will:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team of Data Analysts, coaching, developing, and championing excellence in delivery.
- Drive advanced analytics and modelling to uncover powerful insights that shape strategic business decisions.
- Own the team’s analytical roadmap, prioritising workloads and ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand challenges, design smart analytical solutions, and turn data into action.
- Create and enhance impactful dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that bring data to life for decision-makers.
- Champion data quality, governance, and compliance, ensuring all analytics meet the highest standards, including GDPR.
We are looking for:
- A degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in data analysis or business intelligence.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or developing analytical teams, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
- Demonstrated success in delivering high-value, insight-driven outcomes that influence business decisions.
- Strong proficiency in data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, with the ability to create clear and impactful reporting.
- Advanced skills in data manipulation and analysis, using tools and languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets, ideally within cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Good understanding of data governance, quality, and compliance standards, including best practice in regulated environments.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at
[email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
