Data Analyst - Havant Thicket

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK water services company is seeking a skilled Data Analyst for the Havant Thicket Reservoir project. The role involves transforming complex data into actionable insights, managing project data, and producing reports for stakeholders. Ideal candidates have experience in data analysis, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Power BI and Excel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with a contribution up to 15%

Non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of basic salary

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life assurance scheme giving 4× salary lump sum benefit

24/7 mental health and wellbeing advice

Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple data sources and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Previous experience in data analysis, ideally within construction or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage and validate project data for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyse and interpret trends in large datasets.
• Produce reports and dashboards for stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team-oriented

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

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Job Overview

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.

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, and 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.
• Distribute key information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the reporting process.

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.
• 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.

Flexible Working

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to discuss the flexibility you may be looking for at interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. The Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Application Process

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. Please note we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications – we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Benefits

• Holidays – 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension – generous pension scheme with a contribution up to 15%.
• Performance Pays Off – non‑contractual bonus of up to 6% of basic salary linked to company performance.
• Family Comes First – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
• Social Events – all‑expenses covered summer and winter social events.
• Peace of Mind – life assurance scheme giving 4× salary lump sum benefit.
• Wellbeing Support – confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7, and physical health support via the Virtual GP service (available 8 am‑10 pm, 7 days a week) through the HealthHero app.
• PW Perks – exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers and benefits such as an Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan and more.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Utilities