Are you ready to make a significant impact in the utilities sector? Our client, a dynamic water company based in Sussex, is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a cutting-edge Energy Management Operating System (EMOS) that will replace a legacy platform, enhance operational efficiency and driving value.
Contract Details:
Duration: 6 months initially
Daily Rate: £500.00 (inside IR35)What You'll Be Doing:
As the Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the procurement and implementation of the new EMOS, a critical AMP8 strategic initiative. Your responsibilities will include:
Value Identification and Design: Focus on delivering value first while engaging with the Energy Team and broader business units.
Requirements Gathering: Capture business functional, data, and non-functional requirements effectively.
Process Documentation: Document AS-IS and TO-BE processes related to energy management, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and data utilisation.
Use Case Definition: Define use cases, user journeys, and acceptance criteria for the new system.
Data Flow Mapping: Map data flows, lineage, and transformation rules across various data sources.
Collaboration: Work closely with Architecture, Data, and Integration teams to establish extract, validation, and integration needs.
Procurement Support: Assist in the PQQ and ITT stages by refining requirements and responding to supplier queries.
Supplier Interaction: Participate in supplier demos, scoring, and moderation activities.
Traceability Assurance: Ensure requirements traceability throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Implementation Support: Collaborate with the selected supplier to translate requirements into configuration and implementation tasks.
UAT Planning: Support User Acceptance Testing planning and execution.
Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops, interviews, and working groups across multiple business areas.
Documentation Creation: Produce clear documentation for governance packs, RAID items, and gate reviews.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a bridge between technical teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.What You Bring:
We are looking for someone with:
Utilities Experience: Background in utilities, energy management, metering, billing, or regulated industries.
Data Platform Familiarity: Knowledge of energy data platforms, MT&V, forecasting, or ISO 50001.
Automation Exposure: Familiarity with automation, machine learning, or advanced analytics use cases.
Enterprise Architecture Understanding: Insight into enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and data migration.
Procurement Process Experience: Proven track record in supporting large-scale procurement processes (PQQ, ITT, evaluation, moderation).Why Join Us?
This program will run from March 2026 to March 2027, with substantial involvement required throughout procurement, implementation, and UAT. As a senior-level Business Analyst, you will be essential in ensuring that the solution delivers measurable value and aligns with the organisation's strategic objectives.
If you're enthusiastic about driving change in the energy management space and possess strong technical and analytical skills, we want to hear from you!
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