Data Architect

**Purpose** Turn disparate project and financial data into **clear, proactive insight -** linking trends, early warnings, and predictive signals to decisions made by senior stakeholders and the leadership team. You’ll work _with and around_ existing reporting requirements, adding analysis that explains the “why” and “what next,” not just the “what.” **Key Outcomes** - **Early warning:** Detect leading indicators of cost/schedule variance, risk exposure, and delivery slippage before they surface in monthly reporting. - **Predictive view:** Build light‑weight forecasts and scenarios that quantify impact and recommend mitigations. - **Decision support:** Deliver concise, executive‑ready narratives (one‑pagers, briefings) that drive action. **What You’ll Do** - Analyse large, multi‑source datasets (cost, schedule, risk, change, progress) to uncover trends, drivers, and anomalies. - Perform **time‑series, regression, variance and sensitivity** analyses; translate results into **clear recommendations**. - Create **fit‑for‑purpose visuals** (e.g., small-multiple charts, run‑charts, control charts) to evidence findings - no “dashboard factory.” - Define and track leading **KPIs** and thresholds; set up alerts and watchlists for emerging risks. - Partner with PMO/Project Controls/Finance to align insights with the reporting cycle and governance forums. - Improve data quality and consistency; shape simple data models that make recurring analysis faster. **Flexible working:** We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. ### The Ideal Candidate **What You’ll Bring** - Strong analytical toolkit: advanced **Excel** (modelling, Power Query, complex formulas), sound statistics, and **storytelling with data**. - Working knowledge of **Power BI** for light modelling/visuals (deep dashboard development not required). - Ability to **join the dots** across data, context, and delivery realities; crisp written and verbal communication for senior audiences. - Experience operating in **fast‑paced project environments** and influencing through evidence. **Nice to Have (Desirable, not essential)** - **Project Controls** background (EV, cost & schedule analytics, trends, PMB, WBS) and/or **Finance** (budgeting, forecasting, variance). - Ability to interpret **Primavera P6** outputs (logic, slippage, float) and link schedule signals to cost/risk. - Exposure to major **infrastructure** programmes. - SQL and/or basic **Python/R** for heavier analysis or repeatable workflows - Demonstrable experience in the development of reports and dashboards to a diverse set of stakeholders in a fast paced environmen - Highly skilled in mainstream BI tools (including but not limited to Power BI - Understand and promote data qualit - Knowledge or experience with Extract Transform Load (ETL - Knowledge with Azure integration services ### About The Company The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.