Data Analyst

The Data Analyst will play a critical role within the Logistics Control Tower by analysing forecasts, delivery schedules, and site data to provide actionable insights. This role ensures that logistics decisions are data- driven and supports performance monitoring, risk identification, and continuous improvement

What you'll be doing

• Collect, clean, and analyse logistics data from the Delivery Management System (DMS), contractors,

and site operations.

• Maintain and update trackers for forecasts, abnormal loads, storage capacity, and delivery

performance.

• Produce regular dashboards and reports for the Logistics Control Tower and senior project

leadership.

• Identify trends, risks, and bottlenecks in logistics operations, providing recommendations for action.
• Support scenario modelling to test logistics strategies and resource allocation.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across multiple inputs from contractors and site teams.
• Assist in the development and rollout of digital tools, reporting systems, and visual dashboards.
• Collaborate with the Control Tower Manager, Coordinators, and Construction Logistics Managers to

• Experience as a data analyst within logistics, supply chain, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong skills in Excel, databases, and ideally dashboard tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Understanding of logistics processes such as forecasting, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Attention to detail with strong data management and reporting discipline.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong communicator, able to present complex data simply.
• Collaborative, working closely with both technical and operational teams.
• Proactive in identifying issues before they escalate

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit