Insight Data Analyst: Infrastructure Analytics & Forecasting

Skanska Costain STRABAG JV; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska Costain STRABAG JV is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract and seeks a data analyst to analyse multi-source data, build lightweight forecasts, and create executive-ready visuals for senior stakeholders in London.

You will partner with PMO and Finance to align insights with reporting cycles, improve data quality, and support decision-making within a fast-paced infrastructure programme.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel with modelling, Power Query, and complex formulas.
• Sound knowledge of statistics and data storytelling.
• Working knowledge of Power BI for light modelling and visuals; deep dashboard development not required.
• Ability to connect data, context, and delivery realities.
• Clear written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Experience working in fast-paced project environments and influencing through evidence.

Responsibilities

• Analyse multi-source cost, schedule, risk, change, and progress data to uncover trends, drivers, and anomalies.
• Perform time-series, regression, variance, and sensitivity analyses, translating results into recommendations.
• Create fit-for-purpose visuals to evidence findings.
• Define and track leading KPIs and thresholds, and set up alerts and watchlists for emerging risks.
• Partner with PMO, Project Controls, and Finance to align insights with reporting cycles and governance forums.
• Improve data quality and consistency, and shape simple data models to speed up recurring analysis.
• Develop lightweight forecasts and scenarios that quantify impact and recommend mitigations.
• Deliver concise, executive-ready narratives, including one-pagers and briefings, that drive action.
• Implement applicable quality, EH&S, and information security requirements on the project.
• Develop a project safety culture, support the Zero Accidents target, and promote awareness of quality and environmental issues and continual improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Statistics

Data storytelling

Communication

Fast-paced

Stakeholder influence

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Skanska Costain STRABAG JV is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract and seeks a data analyst to analyse multi-source data, build lightweight forecasts, and create executive-ready visuals for senior stakeholders in London.

You will partner with PMO and Finance to align insights with reporting cycles, improve data quality, and support decision-making within a fast-paced infrastructure programme.