We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
Portsmouth Water is looking for a skilled and inquisitive Data Analyst to support the successful delivery of the Havant Thicket Reservoir project. This role plays a key part in transforming 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 help strengthen project efficiency, reduce risk, and provide the strategic intelligence needed to keep this landmark project moving forward.
What will you be doing?
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 into the operating model 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, 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.
Distributing key information to internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the reporting process.
What do you need?
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
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-orientated 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.
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
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
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.
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.
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we 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.
What can Portsmouth Water offer you?
At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:
Holidays Made Better
Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
A Pension That Works for You
We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
Performance Pays Off
You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.
Family Comes First
Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
Social Events
All expenses covered summer and winter social events
Peace of Mind, Always
Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
PW Perks Treat Yourself!
Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:
* Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Cash Plan
and so much more!