Senior Network Data and Intelligence Analyst

National Highways; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Senior Network Data and Intelligence Analyst to join the North West team. You will analyse and model regional data to uncover insights, identify trends and develop recommendations informing investment, planning and operations.

You will work with stakeholders across the business to shape how data and intelligence drive road safety, network performance and customer experience, using GIS, SQL, Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interrogate complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of data analytics and information management, including methodologies, tools, and information governance principles.
• Experience writing SQL queries and using data analysis, visualization, and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Extract, analyse and interpret complex data relating to the regional road network to identify patterns and trends.
• Turn analytical findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for investment and planning.
• Use GIS to map and communicate spatial data to support evidence-based decisions.
• Collaborate with regional and national stakeholders to understand data requirements and improve data quality and governance.
• Produce high-quality analysis, reports and visualisations to inform performance decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL queries

Power BI

GIS analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Senior Network Data and Intelligence Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data and Intelligence Analyst to join our team.

We're looking for an analytical and forward-thinking individual to join our North West team. You'll play a key role in analysing and modelling data to uncover insights, identify trends and develop recommendations that inform important investment, planning and operational decisions across the region.

This is an opportunity to put your analytical expertise to work on something that really matters. Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the business, you'll help shape how we use data and intelligence to improve road safety, network performance and customer experience.

• Extract, analyse and interpret complex data relating to the regional road network, identifying patterns, trends and underlying factors affecting network performance.
• Identify opportunities for further investigation and turn analytical findings into clear, meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Use GIS tools to analyse, map and communicate spatial data, bringing insights to life and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with regional and national stakeholders to understand data requirements, strengthen data quality and support effective information management and governance.
• Identify opportunities to use data and intelligence to improve road safety, customer experience and operational delivery.
• Produce high-quality analysis, reports and visualisations that support regional investment, planning and performance decisions.

About you.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interrogate complex datasets, identify trends and patterns, actionable intelligence to support decision-making.
• Knowledge of data analytics and information management, including the application of analytical methodologies, tools, techniques, and information governance principles.
• Technical expertise in data analysis, including experience of writing SQL queries and using data analysis, visualisation and reporting tools, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Experience of GIS and spatial analysis techniques. Knowledge of Esri products, particularly ArcGIS Pro and Experience Builder, is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to diverse audiences, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outputs to deadlines.
• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience in data analysis, intelligence, geospatial analysis, or a related field.

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience when using our roads.

We address over 39,000 customer enquiries every month, plan and deliver all maintenance activities on the network, drive efficiencies and improvements across our systems and roads, and respond to incidents across 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads that we manage. All to make sure National Highways customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds