Analytics Engineer

Forge Holiday Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Birthday day off

2 volunteering days per year

Pension with employer contributions

Health cash plan

Job summary

Forge Holiday Group is seeking an Analytics Engineer to join the Data team and deliver scalable analytics solutions. You will design data models, build ELT pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, and create impactful dashboards with Power BI to empower data-driven decisions.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality analytics products, collaborating with stakeholders, and continuously improving data platforms across the business. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building ELT pipelines in Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong SQL and T-SQL skills.
• Basic to intermediate Python skills.
• Experience developing and managing analytics and BI solutions.
• Knowledge of dimensional modelling, star schemas and semantic models.
• Strong Power BI capabilities, including DAX and performance optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable data models that power business insights.
• Build, maintain and optimise ELT pipelines using Microsoft Fabric.
• Develop impactful dashboards, reports and analytics products using Power BI.
• Enhance existing data products and data pipelines to improve performance and reliability.
• Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to champion data-driven decision making.
• Apply data storytelling and visualisation best practices to create actionable insights.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues.
• Contribute to squad initiatives aligned to business objectives.
• Work closely with business and technical teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Support the ongoing evolution of Forge's modern data platform.

Skills

SQL

T-SQL

Python

Power BI

ELT pipelines

Data modeling

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Data storytelling

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Spark Notebooks

Job description

Join Forge Holiday Group as an Analytics Engineer!

We're looking for an Analytics Engineer to join our growing Data team and play a key role in delivering scalable, high-quality analytics solutions across Forge Holiday Group. If you're passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insights, building robust data models and enabling better business decisions through data, we'd love to hear from you.

• Up to £55,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
• Reporting to our Lead Analytics Engineer
• Part of our Data & Analytics team

What you'll be doing:

• Design and deliver scalable data models that power business insights
• Build, maintain and optimise ELT pipelines using Microsoft Fabric
• Develop impactful dashboards, reports and analytics products using Power BI
• Enhance existing data products and data pipelines to improve performance and reliability
• Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to champion data-driven decision making
• Apply data storytelling and visualisation best practices to create actionable insights
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues
• Contribute to squad initiatives aligned to business objectives
• Work closely with business and technical teams to deliver meaningful outcomes
• Support the ongoing evolution of Forge's modern data platform

What you'll bring:

• Commercial experience building ELT pipelines in Microsoft Fabric
• Strong SQL and T-SQL skills
• Basic to intermediate Python skills
• Experience developing and managing analytics and BI solutions
• Knowledge of dimensional modelling, star schemas and semantic models
• Strong Power BI capabilities, including DAX and performance optimisation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Standout experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric Data Pipelines and Spark Notebooks
• Building enterprise-scale analytics solutions
• Experience within a modern Data & Analytics environment
• Passion for data visualisation and storytelling
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation through data
• 33 days holiday (+ up to 5 extra with long service)
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• A day off for your birthday
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Health cash plan, wellbeing discounts and 24/7 mental health support
• Exclusive discounts on holiday stays for you, family and friends
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Long service awards and company events

At Forge Holiday Group, we're home to Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and Bachcare, united by our values of All In, Stay Uncomfortable, Leave a Mark that Matters, and Cut the Noise.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their authentic self to work every day.

Ready to help shape the future of data at Forge Holiday Group? Join us and build the analytics products, data models and insights that power better decisions across the business.