Business Intelligence Analyst

KBR; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technical solutions provider in Swindon is seeking an experienced Analyst for their Estates Intelligence team. The role involves delivering data-driven insights and operational reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, expertise in Power BI, and excellent communication abilities. This position requires some in-office presence, up to three days a week, with occasional travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience utilizing data for client reports.
• Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience authoring technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain operational dashboards and reports.
• Conduct trend analyses to support decision-making.
• Ensure delivery of reports to contract requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Power BI

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data presentation

Tools

Power BI Desktop

Power BI Service

SQL

Job description

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About KBR and the Project

KBR are a global technical solutions provider with 28,000 employees worldwide, with operations in 34 countries delivering to customers in 80 countries. KBR work collaboratively with their wide customer base to deliver solutions that strive to create a better, safer and more sustainable world.

KBR’s Estates Intelligence division specialise in enabling clients to make informed decisions about the operational and strategic management of their estates and asset portfolios, including the external supply chain retained to deliver asset management and maintenance services.

KBR has developed and implemented an innovative, cost-effective solution for the strategic management of estates and facilities services. The Estates Intelligence model and our 6 A methodology; Aggregation, Automation, Asset Management, Assurance, Audit and Analytics, enable the strategic management of estates and facilities services, which is an evolving model in the FM market.

As part of the ongoing growth of its Estates Intelligence, KBR is actively recruiting to expand its team to deliver current and future public sector Estates Intelligence contracts.

About the Role

The Analyst will report to the Lead Analyst and operate as part of the Estates Intelligence BI team. This team delivers data-driven insights across multiple projects, addressing estates and facilities challenges and enabling informed decision-making for both internal stakeholders and clients. The Analyst will deliver operational reporting and documentation. Supports insight generation and collaborates with Developers, UI/UX developer and Client Insight & Analytics Lead to ensure accurate, timely reporting in line with agreed BI standards.

Reporting & Analysis

Build and maintain dashboards and insight & reports against agreed specifications.

Validate inputs & calculations and provide commentary on performance drivers.

Conduct trend analyses and scenario views to support decisions.

Documentation & Standards

Keep specifications and data dictionaries current and complete.

Apply visual standards and contribute to the measure catalogue.

User Engagement

Support clinics, produce quick reference guides and capture enhancement requests.

Log, refine and prioritise feedback with the Lead Analyst, UI/UX Developer and Client Insight & Analytics Lead.

Collaboration

Work with Developers to ensure models and measures fit reporting needs.

Partner with UI/UX to maintain accessibility and consistent user experience.

Quality & Governance

Execute scheduled data quality checks and record issues with evidence.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practice

Contribute to the development of BI standards, processes, and methodologies to enhance reporting efficiency and insight delivery across the team.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Essential

• Proven analytical skills and utilisation of data to produce client reports.
• Skilled in presenting clear and concise information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Proven experience of Power BI – Desktop & Service – ideally with knowledge of Fabric features such as Data Engineering, Factory & Science.
• Able to identify trends and investigate underlying causes to address issues, highlight areas of concerns and identify best practice.
• Comfortable presenting findings to internal, external and client stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to ensure delivery of analytical data and reports to contract requirements.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Hold or ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience of technical specification authoring.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Power Platform and automation tools.
• Good understanding of SQL.
• Experience with predictive analytics, machine learning concepts, or advanced statistical techniques.
• Experience of a broad scope of estates management reporting within a similar environment.
• Understanding of CAFM systems (e.g., Concept Evolution) and estates management reporting.
• Experience managing build, release, and deployment processes within a DevOps framework.

The role can is based at Swindon and will be expected to be in the office up to 3 days per week. There will also be occasional travel to Client Sites required.

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