Data Analyst

 

DATA ANALYST 

 

At Wates, we’re not just building structures – we’re building smarter more informed ways of working. As we expand our Construction and SES data and insight capabilities, we’re looking for a Data Analyst who’s ready to turn complex data into powerful insights that drive real-world impact.

This is more than a reporting role — it’s a chance to be at the heart of innovation, change, and strategic decision-making across our Construction and SES projects.

 

Your Mission: 

• Unlock the power of data from platforms like COINS, iTrent, Salesforce, Intuita, and more – transforming raw information into clear, actionable insights.
• Support high-impact decisions by providing senior stakeholders with evidence-led analysis that shapes the future of our business and drives better outcomes on our existing projects.
• Collaborate across Functions – from Social Value to Commercial to our Project Teams – ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business goals.
• Drive smarter solutions help our businesses free up time to focus on their jobs by automating reporting and unlocking the data
• Be a trusted data partner – answering queries, improving reporting clarity, and ensuring our data tells the right story.
• Champion continuous improvement – using analytics to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and push boundaries in how we work.

 

Why This Role Matters: 

You’ll be joining a team that’s redefining what construction can be – smarter, and powered by data. Whether it’s helping us reduce carbon, optimise procurement, or deliver better outcomes for clients, your work will have a direct impact on the future of the built environment.

 

What You’ll Love: 

• A forward-thinking, supportive team that values curiosity and collaboration.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge initiatives alongside major construction projects.
• A culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and doing things the right way.

 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car *
• Travel covered to any of our sites*
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

(*Subject to role…….)

To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.

If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via [email protected] and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

 

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

 

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

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