Water Data and Systems Analyst

BUUK Infrastructure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility partner is seeking a Water Data & Systems Lead to govern and deliver data improvements across the water business. This role requires significant analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data management and Power BI dashboards. The ideal candidate should have an HNC or equivalent and experience with regulatory frameworks. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract, competitive benefits including a company pension and development opportunities.

Benefits

Cost of living annual pay review

Company pension contributions up to 10%

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry processes and regulatory data needs.
• Experience in mapping and delivering customer focused journey plans.
• Working towards professional qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Championing maintenance and improvements to local team databases.
• Data cleanses and transitioning from legacy spreadsheets to SharePoint.
• Ownership of Water Data strategy and monthly Power BI reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Automation software

Job description

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best, ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for Water Data & Systems Lead who would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Purpose of this role

A champion of all elements of the water business data. Providing governance, consistency and hands‑on delivery of initiatives and improvements across all three units within the water business. Enjoys a close relationship with BUUK Business Intelligence and acts as a local super‑user on their behalf and turns good ideas into action.

Your key responsibilities are

• Championing the maintenance and improvements to various local team databases to ensure data lines up to parent level ensuring single version of the truth within water.
• Data cleanses and retiring legacy excel spreadsheets and replacing them with aligned SharePoint list databases.
• Proposes and implements system improvements and supporting data to be, aligned with CJFG / corporate level initiatives.
• A competent administrator and creator of Power BI dashboard and databases.
• Manages key IWNL business changes through the Customer Journey Focus Group process.
• Ownership of Water Data strategy.
• Ownership of monthly Power BI reporting.
• Ownership of data sources needed for regulatory returns (both Ofwat and DWI).

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent.

Experience / Knowledge

Sound knowledge of current industry processes, procedures and legislation and regulatory data needs relating to last mile water and wastewater networks.

Abilities / Skills

Highly analytical individual with problem‑solving skills.
Experience in liaising and working with internal stakeholder and partners.
Proven track record of delivering and scaling operational processes.
A passion for continuous improvement using software and automation ideas to enable scaling of existing processes in order to achieve long term business model (Hawk) efficient operator rates.

Desirable

• Working towards professional qualification.
• Data visualisation skills and understanding of data analytics tools.
• Understanding of current regulatory frameworks of the water industry.
• Experience of mapping and delivering customer focused journey plans.
• Experience of using SharePoint / Power BI / Automation software.
• Experience with liaising with contractors, incumbents and developers to develop external facing interfaces.

Conditions of Employment

You will be required to participate in a standby rota.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations

BUUK has an award‑winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

For more information please contact our recruitment team on 01359 308260