Data Analyst

Egis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting and engineering seeks a Data Analyst to join a small team at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre. The role focuses on delivering data services and analysis for better operational planning. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have knowledge of GIS tools. This role offers a competitive salary, workplace pension, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

25 days holiday + public holidays

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND (or equivalent) required.
• 2-5 years experience in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive data mining and analytics for operational planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service effectiveness.
• Develop and manage network performance reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical approach

Problem detection and solution

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Flexibility to adapt

Data entry accuracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS)

Reporting dashboards (PowerBI)

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General information

Organisation

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering, and mobility service sectors.

We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development.

With operations in multiple countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000+ employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.

Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital net zero targets, that's our purpose.

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Position description

Job title

Data Analyst

Contract type

Permanent contract

Business Line specific context

MOBIIE is a Joint Venture between EGIS group and Arcadis, set up to deliver operation and information services in the transport sector.

EGIS Group

is a major international Civil Engineering company in the construction engineering and mobility services sectors. Egis creates and operates intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and addressing the major challenges of our time.

Arcadis

is a leading company at delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The solutions they develop address important societal challenges.

Mobiie has been appointed by Transport Scotland to deliver the Traffic Scotland Operations Contract.

Based in the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre, our team proactively operates, monitors, and supports the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of over 3,000 km of road network, delivering the following core services:

1. Planning and responding to special events, roadworks, and incidents.
2. Provision of traffic data management and road network performance reporting.
3. Communication of traffic and travel info for the Scottish Trunk Road Network via radio, digital, and social media channels.
4. Implement continuous improvement, best practice, and innovation.

Job description

The Data Analyst role will be based at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre in South Queensferry.

This is an exciting role for an individual to join a small team delivering data services and analysis, road network performance monitoring, and analysis of technical systems functionality in a control room environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Attend and contribute to regular review and technical meetings.
2. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance service effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
3. Conduct extensive data mining and analytics to extract maximum value from available data, providing intelligence for operational planning and event delivery.
4. Utilise all data gathering systems (including third-party data) to integrate data-led insights to the control room service to support the delivery of a high-quality customer-focused service.
5. Use network performance data to inform planning and monitoring strategies for events.
6. Use and develop data analytics to capture and report on recurring events on the road network.
7. Support the development of a wide range of network reporting tools and outputs, and utilise data analytics and other data/information as appropriate to assess and report on network performance (both live and historic).
8. Help to generate network performance reporting through a variety of mediums (infographics, tables, dashboards, etc.).
9. Assist in responding to data and network performance requests, establishing templates, and continuously improving to meet client and customer requirements efficiently and accurately.

On occasion, there will be a requirement to work additional hours to support operational services, such as during severe weather events and major events.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Workplace pension
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Profile:

Essential:

• Minimum of HND (or equivalent) in an appropriate technical discipline relevant to the role.
• An analytical and methodical approach to detect problems and find solutions.
• Enthusiastic and results-driven with excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and turn analysis into actionable insights, identifying trends and anomalies. High level of accuracy in data entry, analysis, and reporting to ensure the reliability of the data provided to stakeholders and the public.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing technologies and methodologies in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Skills in software and/or database development.
• Knowledge of road network operations and familiarity with road network data and data models.
• Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and experience in creating reporting dashboards (e.g., PowerBI).
• A working knowledge and experience of spatial analysis.
• Knowledge and experience of working with government agencies.
• Knowledge of the Scottish Trunk Road network.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Position location:

Job location:

Europe, United Kingdom

City:

Edinburgh

Candidate criteria:

Minimum level of education required:

3-Diploma of Higher Education / Associates Degree / BTEC Higher National Diploma

Minimum level of experience required:

2-5 years