Head of Data & Analytics - Build Modern Data Platform

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Hoddesdon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health, physical health and fin

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Data & Analytics to define and execute a data strategy that drives business performance and decision-making. You will lead a high-performing team, establish governance and modern cloud platforms, and own the Power BI and analytics stack.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to deliver enterprise-scale data solutions, while advancing our data governance, quality and AI ambitions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Data & Analytics functions and developing high-performing teams.
• Expert-level knowledge of Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, SQL and ETL/data pipeline technologies.
• Strong experience in data governance, data quality and Master Data Management (MDM).
• A track record of delivering enterprise-scale data and analytics solutions.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Degree-level qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of VolkerWessels UK's Data & Analytics strategy, ensuring data becomes a key driver of business performance and decision-making.
• Build, develop and inspire a high-performing Data & Analytics team, creating a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement robust data governance and Master Data Management frameworks, ensuring data quality, integrity and compliance.
• Architect and deliver modern cloud-based data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks and Power BI.
• Take ownership of the Power BI and cloud data platform environments, ensuring they are secure, scalable and fit for purpose.
• Develop impactful dashboards, reports and analytics solutions that provide actionable insight to senior leaders across the business.
• Act as the senior technical authority, providing hands-on expertise across data modelling, DAX, ETL pipelines, SQL and analytics architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand business challenges and deliver data solutions that create measurable value.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies, trends and opportunities that strengthen our data capabilities and competitive advantage.

Skills

Leadership

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

SQL

ETL pipelines

Data governance

MDM

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Data Science / Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

SQL

ETL tools

Job description

VolkerWessels UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Data & Analytics to define and execute a data strategy that drives business performance and decision-making. You will lead a high-performing team, establish governance and modern cloud platforms, and own the Power BI and analytics stack.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to deliver enterprise-scale data solutions, while advancing our data governance, quality and AI ambitions across the organisation.