Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
c£51,037 to £60,043.80 per annum (inclusive of a flexible benefits fund of 15%) depending on skills and experience

About the Role
As a Senior Data Analyst at HS2 Ltd, you will support the Head of Data Intelligence by delivering accurate and timely data analysis, modelling, and reporting. Your work will generate valuable insights that inform investment decisions and drive performance improvements across the Data Intelligence Team. You will lead the development of a comprehensive benchmarking database and contribute to the reporting process to deliver timely, accurate insights that support informed decision-making. You will provide leadership to the Data Intelligence team by setting objectives, reviewing performance, undertaking appraisals, and providing ongoing feedback to ensure all staff understand their goals and progress.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust data models that support interactive dashboard visualizations, enabling management to identify key issues and take informed action through root cause analysis. You will analyse construction project control processes and client workflows to design and document business processes with a focus on digital transformation.

Additional responsibilities include managing periodic and ad-hoc reporting, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the monthly project review pack presented to leadership. You will support the establishment, monitoring, and management of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and collate KPIs and progress data related to time, cost, risk, change, and quality for senior leaders.

You will contribute to the development and implementation of performance measurement systems such as Earned Value Management and ensure integration into reporting frameworks. Supporting integration of schedule, cost, scope, quality, change, and risk data to deliver a comprehensive view of project health is key, as is sharing lessons learned and best practices within the Programme and Project Controls community.

You will manage large volumes of data, lead performance data analysis, identify key trends and issues, and articulate findings through charts and narratives to inform business decisions. You will convert large volumes of cost data from internal and external sources into meaningful intelligence and support the Data Analyst in providing insightful reports.

HS2 Ltd is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and expects you to actively promote and embed EDI principles in all your work, supporting organisational initiatives, policies, and procedures.

Experience
Proven experience leading Project Controls and Data Analysis teams within large-scale infrastructure projects. Skilled in transforming and structuring large datasets using Power Query and advanced data analysis with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). Expertise in Advanced Excel including complex formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, and automation. Experience delivering key products and supporting successful project delivery.

Ability to analyse external influencing factors such as inflation and market trends. Experience managing teams and stakeholders in a matrix environment, providing specialist advice across business areas and senior management levels.

Knowledge of transport, energy, major infrastructure, or construction projects (under NEC Forms of Contract), specifically client and consultancy environments. Working knowledge of schedule, cost, and risk management principles.

Proficient in Power BI and MS Excel, with experience developing interactive dashboards and extracting meaningful business insights. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Suite including Power Apps and Power Automate to build input forms, workflows, and interactive visualisations.

About you
Degree qualified or equivalent experience with a continuous improvement mindset. Strong leadership skills with the ability to set objectives, review performance, and provide feedback. Positive attitude towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, actively promoting these values in the workplace.

Ability to work collaboratively across teams and senior leadership, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications
Membership of RICS, ACostE, ICES, or a similar relevant professional association, or achieved NVQ Level 2 in Project Controls. Additional certifications such as APM PFQ, PMQ, or Earned Value Management (EVM) are highly desirable.