Business Intelligence Analyst

Bouygues Construction SA; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ipswich is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to support data analysis and reporting. This full-time role requires strong experience with Power BI and SQL, as well as the ability to engage with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, analytical skills, and be able to communicate complex data insights effectively. This opportunity supports involvement in a significant energy project aimed at delivering sustainable power.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Experience in BI, data analysis, or similar analytical role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document reporting requirements.
• Develop robust data models for use in Power BI.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.

Skills

Business analysis

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data modelling

Communication

Education

Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics or related

Microsoft Power BI certification

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Overview

Business Intelligence Analyst (2 Year FTC) – On-site/Office based in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Contract Type: Fixed Term; Full Time. This role reports to the project BI lead and supports data analysis, reporting, and decision-making across the Sizewell C project.

Project

Sizewell Cat is the heart of the UK’s clean energy revolution. This nuclear power plant project in Suffolk will deliver low-carbon electricity and is backed by EDF and the UK Government.

Position

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to gather, analyse, and report data to support informed decision-making across the project. The BI Analyst will work with functional leads and partners to elicit reporting requirements and guide the development of BI systems, dashboards, and analytics. This role combines business analysis, technical data skills, and hands-on BI development, positioning VSL as a leader in digital reporting and insight-driven decision-making. This position is ideal for an experienced analyst ready to own reporting and analytics across multiple project areas, with a pathway toward senior BI or data management roles within VSL.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document reporting requirements and business changes
• Understand business processes, KPIs, and strategic objectives
• Translate business needs into clear BI specifications and data models
• Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to define metrics and success criteria
• Estimate and agree high-level timeframes for work completion
• Analyse, validate, and clean data from multiple systems
• Map data fields to reporting outputs and define logic for KPIs and measures
• Develop robust data models for use in Power BI
• Collaborate with IT teams and data engineers to ensure high-quality data sources
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Create visualisations that clearly communicate trends, patterns, and exceptions
• Build automated refresh schedules, row-level security, and governance standards
• Ensure reports meet accessibility and usability standards for end users
• Monitor data quality, resolve discrepancies, and recommend improvements
• Comply with UK data protection and information governance requirements (including GDPR)
• Support the development of enterprise data dictionaries and BI standards
• Assist the business in creating User Acceptance Test cases aligned to requirements
• Provide training, documentation, and guidance to help end users interpret BI outputs
• Present insights and findings to management and decision-makers
• Support adoption of self-service BI tools and change management
• Act as a point of contact throughout the lifecycle of BI implementations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimisation
• Stay up to date with BI technologies, Power BI releases, and industry trends
• Contribute to BI roadmap planning and strategic initiatives

Education & Experience

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline preferred
• Microsoft Power BI certification and professional BI/analytics certifications desirable
• Experience in BI, data analysis, or similar analytical role
• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI (data modelling, DAX, dashboards)
• SQL skills for data extraction and transformation
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets
• Business requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement experience
• Understanding of data modelling principles and BI architecture
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Willingness to be based in Ipswich at the Sizewell C site office

How to Apply

Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!