About the role
Balfour Beatty is looking for a Data Coordinator & Analyst to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business unit.
As our business continues to grow, so does the volume of data generated across projects, functions and systems. This role will be instrumental in transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that support operational teams, project delivery functions and senior leaders in making informed decisions.
The role can be based anywhere in the UK, provided candidates can reasonably commute to one of our principal office locations when required. These include Derby, Newcastle, Canary Wharf and Birmingham.
Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will coordinate data from multiple sources, develop reporting solutions, improve data quality and help establish structured processes that maximise the value of information across the organisation.
What you'll be doing
- Identify, define and document appropriate data sources to support business reporting and analytics requirements.
- Collect, cleanse, validate and manage data from multiple systems and platforms.
- Develop, maintain and improve dashboards, reports and visualisations that support decision-making across the business.
- Work closely with project teams, departments and functions to understand reporting requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
- Support the development of structured data processes, standards and governance across the business.
- Coordinate with IT teams, system owners and software vendors to improve data accessibility and consistency.
- Monitor data quality and implement controls to ensure accuracy, integrity and security.
- Support the Digital & Information Management team in delivering strategic initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
- Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on the effective use of reports, dashboards and analytics outputs.
- Produce and maintain delivery plans that clearly demonstrate progress against agreed priorities.
- Act as a trusted source of expertise for data management and analytics within the Digital & Information Management team.
Who we're looking for
- Experience working in a data analysis, business intelligence, reporting or data management role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings clearly.
- Advanced experience using Power BI (Desktop and Service), Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications including SharePoint and Microsoft Lists.
- Experience using Python for data manipulation, automation or analysis.
- Experience designing, developing and maintaining dashboards, reports and visualisations.
- Strong understanding of data management principles, data quality and governance practices.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.
- Experience training, coaching or supporting users in the adoption of reporting tools and analytics outputs.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under your own initiative.
- Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or significant industry experience.
- Successful candidates must be able to pass BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks.
- Experience within construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
- Knowledge of GIS applications and spatial data analysis.
- Experience working with APIs, data pipelines and data lake technologies.
- Familiarity with Autodesk or other engineering and construction software platforms.
- Experience supporting digital transformation or information management initiatives.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK19590
