Performance and Optimisation Analyst

Vital Energi Utilities Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi Utilities Limited is seeking a Performance and Optimisation Analyst to turn complex energy and operational data into actionable insights. You will deliver monthly performance reports, identify trends and risks, and support smarter decisions to improve service delivery and contract performance.

The role requires experience with Power BI and advanced Excel, plus a data‑driven mindset to optimise energy performance across multiple contracts.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification preferred; relevant experience also considered.
• Numerical/analytical, engineering, energy, sustainability, data or performance discipline advantageous.
• Graduates/trainees with strong analytical curiosity and learning mindset considered.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, high‑quality monthly performance reports across energy performance contracts.
• Analyse energy, asset and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations to improve performance, efficiency and compliance.
• Develop, maintain and improve reporting tools, dashboards and analytical models.
• Support adoption of Power BI and advanced Excel to improve reporting quality and efficiency.
• Investigate anomalies and work with operations to determine root causes and actions.
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams to ensure joined‑up narratives for customers.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

Excel

Automation

Coding

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Analytical / engineering / energy discipline

Tools

Copilot

Job description

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s 5-year Strategy of Growth?

If so, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth in all business sectors, and we are looking to recruit a Performance and Optimisation Analyst within our Performance Management within the E&AM Team.

This role is a pivotal role improving energy performance, operational efficiency, and service delivery across a portfolio of contracts. The role provides an important link between data, reporting, customer outcomes, and operational decision‑making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data‑driven analyst to turn complex energy and operational data into actionable insights. Through performance analysis and reporting, you'll identify opportunities, manage risks, and support smarter decisions that improve service delivery, efficiency and contract performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Produce accurate, high quality monthly customer and management performance reports across a portfolio of energy performance contracts, turning operational data into clear, useful insight.
• Analyse energy, asset and operational performance data to identify trends, variances, risks, opportunities and emerging issues that require operational attention.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations that support performance improvement, efficiency, contractual compliance and customer‑facing decision making.
• Develop, maintain and improve reporting tools, dashboards, datasets and analytical models to support operational teams, customers and management reporting requirements.
• Support the adoption of reporting and analytical technologies, including Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, advanced Excel and other digital tools that improve reporting quality and efficiency.
• Investigate performance anomalies, interrogate data sources and work with operational teams to understand root causes, corrective actions and potential improvement plans.
• Liaise with Operations, Finance, Technical, QS and Projects teams to reconcile information, validate performance narratives and ensure a joined‑up message to customers and the business.
• Maintain strong discipline around contractual reporting calendars, data submissions and internal deadlines, ensuring reporting is delivered accurately and on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing reporting processes, identifying automation opportunities and helping the team work smarter with data.
• Work in line with company values, processes, procedures and designated systems, ensuring all activity is carried out safely and supports business delivery and growth.
• Carry out other duties at the discretion of the line manager, consistent with the nature, responsibilities and requirements of the role.
• Promote and comply with the Company’s policies on equality and health and safety in both service delivery and the treatment of others.
• Engage with the line manager in reviewing performance, identifying strengths and development areas, and undertaking training required to grow within the role.

A flexible approach to working practices and hours to meet the needs of the role.

Education / Qualifications

• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification preferred; relevant experience will also be considered.
• A qualification or strong interest in a numerical, analytical, engineering, energy, sustainability, data or performance-related discipline would be advantageous.
• Graduates, trainees or apprentices with strong analytical curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn will be considered.

Core/ Technical/ Safety Competencies

• Experience using Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, advanced Excel, automation, coding or other reporting and analytical tools.
• Exposure to energy performance, sustainability, green technology, large scale plant, building services or operational engineering environments.
• Understanding of plant efficiency monitoring, KPI reporting, measurement processes or performance improvement frameworks.
• Experience building, cleaning or maintaining large datasets and using them to support trend analysis, dashboards, summaries and management reporting.
• Gather, validate and analyse information from a range of operational, financial and technical sources to identify issues, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting updates within designated business systems.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.