Data Analyst
About the role
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving.
As Data Analyst, you’ll be part of our Infrastructure Delivery team, reporting on and monitoring the quality of project performance data, quality reporting and leading on improvement activities for clear project status.
You’ll build reports and dashboards to meet reporting requirements, ensuring the integrity of project performance data by making sure adequate governance and controls are in place for the data required.
You’ll lead the timely delivery of the reporting calendar, ensuring it meets the ongoing needs of the business area, working with other business teams to improve the integrity of the source data.
Developing and delivering reporting tools and models for day-to-day management of the data, you’ll ensure the data is managed to be compliant with National Grid Data Management standards, principles and guidelines.
In addition, you’ll support the Regional Performance Manager with compiling the future workbook analysis, workforce planning and quantifying risk.
This is a job for someone who has strong data skills and enjoys using their analytical skills to provide compelling reports.
We’re flexible on where you’re based but there will be a need to travel to our Leeds office on occasion for team meetings. This can be combined with hybrid working from home.
What you'll need
With expert Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, you’ll have experience of using Finance and Portfolio Manager systems. You’ll be capable of building reports and dashboards in Power BI and have a good understanding of SAP and Primavera.
You’ll have demonstrable experience of analysing complex data and data structures to provide value-adding solutions and outputs to meet business requirements and have experience and knowledge of structuring investments and data structures and flows associated with scheme investment information over the project life-cycle.
Confident, experienced and motivated, you apply great attention to detail and are methodical and patient in your work. You are highly organised, with good project and time management skills, with experience of communicating with multiple stakeholders both written and verbally.
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary of £48,300 – £60,000 per annum
- Annual Performance Based Bonus
- 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
- Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
- Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
- Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
- Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
More Information
This role closes at midnight on 21st October 2025, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
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