Data Analyst – Havant Thicket (Portsmouth Water)
Portsmouth Water is looking for a skilled and inquisitive Data Analyst to support the successful delivery of the Havant Thicket Reservoir project. The role transforms complex, raw data into clear, actionable insights that drive informed decision‑making across the team. By ensuring data accuracy, identifying trends, and highlighting opportunities for improved performance, the Data Analyst will strengthen project efficiency, reduce risk, and provide the strategic intelligence needed to keep this landmark project moving forward.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and validate project data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Use statistical tools to identify, analyse and interpret trends in large datasets.
* Define, monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost, schedule adherence, safety and quality metrics.
* Produce, develop and implement a suite of operating procedures underpinned by a digital and data strategy, tools and systems to drive efficiencies and reduce the multiple handling of data and ad hoc reporting.
* Produce and maintain reports and dashboards for project teams and stakeholders to visualise KPI trends and performance, highlighting risks and opportunities for improvement, and providing actionable insights to support decision‑making.
* Liaise with contractors and internal teams to understand data requirements and present findings.
* Support cost planning, benchmarking and analysis across all projects.
* Distribute key information to internal and external stakeholders.
* Manage the reporting process.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Ability to communicate, engage and support all members of the project team.
* Good analytical skills, with the ability to review documents and provide constructive recommendations.
* Team‑oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
* Confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
* Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
* Excellent organisation, self‑management and communication skills.
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple data sources.
* Previous experience in data analysis, ideally within construction, engineering or related sectors.
* Experience with data integration, data modelling and reporting in project environments.
* Full valid clean UK driving licence.
Flexible Working
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please discuss your flexibility needs at interview.
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.
Benefits
Below are some benefits Portsmouth Water offers.
* 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* A generous pension scheme, contributory up to 15%.
* Non‑contractual bonus up to 6% of basic salary, linked to company performance.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
* All expenses covered summer and winter social events.
* Life assurance scheme giving 4× salary lump sum benefit.
* Confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 via Employee Assistance Programme.
* Physical health support via Virtual GP service 8am‑10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family, help always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
* Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers.
* Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year).
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Health Cash Plan and more.
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