We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Analyst to join Colas Ltd working on our new Cheshire West & Chester Term Maintenance contract reporting to our Business Performance and Improvement Manager 

As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

The data analyst will be responsible for Managing Monthly Performance Reporting, Creation and maintenance of Performance graphs and tables using Excel (Xlookups, Pivots), Coordination of the collection and processing of contractual performance results, liaising with supervisors and other departments ensuring the process outputs are delivered in a timely and procedural manner.

Maintain data and computer files in accordance with the Quality Management system and requirements, carry out quality analysis, and contribute to Quality Reports and Corrective Action Plans for all aspects of Contractual Performance, prepare for and assist with Quality, Safety and Environmental audits and corrective action plans, updating KPIs and implementing dashboards into presentations and reports, attend and participate in team Briefings, Provide cover for other team Members.

To ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself. 

The ideal candidate will have an qualification in internal auditing, understand the requirements of the contract, have strong communication skills, good working knowledge of IT systems, ensure records are kept up to date, accuracy maintained, experience of prioritising time critical work, ability to understand and interpret contracts and contractual requirements, ability to devise and implement procedures and processes. 

Appreciation of process driven method statements, presentation and production of reports for achievement of contract PPI/KPIs, able to analyse methodically and in detail, ability to manage discrete project, good understanding of the highways maintenance operations, diplomacy and able to liaise with all levels of seniority across the company, recognise the importance of confidentiality at all times. 

Must also be able to work safely, understanding of the Vision, Mission & Values, have good communication skills, high personal organisation, strong relationship management, continuous development & innovation, flexible and positive attitude to change, problem solving/analytical thinking, decision making & accountability. 

Also be able to provide customer service by adopting positive attitudes and helpful behaviour. Appropriate knowledge of health and safety polices, job skills and technical & knowledge. 

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.