Senior Data Analyst

Costain Group PLC

full-time

Posted on: 1/10/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Greater Manchester • United Kingdom

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About the role

Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive reports and dashboards for the UU AMP8 Framework, ensuring they align with strategic business and client goals
This role is a mixture of data analyst and data engineer and requires the ability to bring data in from source, working with APIs, SQL databases etc., to create data pipelines, manipulate data sets and develop Power BI reporting and visualisation
Incorporate advanced analytical/data techniques, including basic statistical modelling, into key reports as required to generate deeper insights
Ensure all reporting and analytics adhere to data governance and security standards
Collaborate closely with the Performance Team, wider Framework teams and senior leadership in the development of reporting requirements and to translate complex data insights into actionable business/client strategies
Manage multiple deliverables/activities simultaneously, ensuring independent and timely delivery of high-quality results across different areas
Engage with the broader Costain and Water Sector data and reporting functions to share knowledge, best practice, and utilise key skill sets as required to deliver required UU AMP8 Framework reporting
Attendance in the Framework office (Costain Office Aviator Way) on a regular basis (minimum two days per week) and as required for key collaborative sessions with the team

Ability to visualise data in an engaging and intuitive manner
Expertise with Microsoft Power BI, DAX functional language and PowerQuery M language
Expertise in data visualisation tools and advanced Excel techniques
Advance expertise in programming languages such as DAX and Python
Advance experience obtaining data from a variety of sources e.g. APIs, SQL servers
Strategic thinking with the ability to align data insights with the boarder business objectives
Strong problem-solving skills with the capability to address and resolve challenges outside their typical areas of expertise
Strong knowledge of GDPR and its implications for data reporting, analysis and governance
Excellent, and proven, communication and presentation skills, particularly with senior stakeholders
Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a data team (Desirable)
Experience with basic and advanced statistical methods (Desirable)
Relevant qualification for example: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300), Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) or similar (Desirable)

Benefits

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.
We do share individual feedback following an interview.
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)