Data Analyst

We are looking to strengthen our Data Management team with an Data Analyst based at the Stepps office with hybrid working available. 

You will report directly to the Head of Strategy and PMO, and the role purpose is to develop, implement, manage, continually review and refine ESD’s information governance of, and to promote good practice in, the management of all data pertaining to the measured performance of ESD's prescribed activities. 

• Prepare and present reliable data for monthly Operational, JV Partner, and Strategic Board reports.  

• Ensure alignment with client reporting tools to maintain a single version of the truth.  

• Embed best practice in information acquisition, management, governance, and lifecycle control.  

• Improve access to information and enable its effective reuse across the organisation.  

• Promote information quality, integrity, compliance, and risk awareness.  

• Maintain retention schedules and ensure statutory compliance in information handling.  

• Monitor informationmanagement performance and report on compliance trends.  

• Support the ESD Business Management System and contribute to BIM strategy development. 

• Interface with all project stakeholders to ensure that data is exchanged effectively and in formats that support their onward purpose. 

Experience: 

• Experienced in the management of large databases and multiple sources of information; to produce accurate and concise programme and project health-check information. 

• Experience performing a similar role in the execution of a high-value capital programme or similar high-volume data management post. 

• Drivers’ licence – Occasional travel within Scotland required. 

Competencies - Technical 

• Proficiency with Power BI for reporting, dashboards, and data modelling.  

• Experience using specialist information management platforms and Common Data Environments.  

• SQL and database experience beneficial.  

• Understanding of engineering design and project delivery, ideally in the Water or Utilities sector. 
  

Competencies – Behavioural 

• Actively promotes collaborative working and uses appropriate digital tools to enable effective teamwork and knowledge sharing. 

• Develops, promotes, and embeds best practice in how information is used, shared, and leveraged across the organisation. 

• Has a good understanding of the different business requirements for protecting information and applies the appropriate standards and policies for handling, storing, disseminating and preserving it. 

• Identifies, balances, and mitigates information management risks, ensuring alignment with organisational policies, strategies, and governance frameworks.