Business Intelligence Analyst (2 Year FTC)
Bouygues Group
As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.
VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise:
· Structural systems and technologies
· Civil engineering
· Foundations and soil engineering
· Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.
VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).
Project
Sizewell C at the heart of the UK’s clean energy revolution. This ground-breaking nuclear power plant project in Suffolk will play a vital role in delivering low-carbon electricity to millions of homes for decades to come. Backed by EDF and the UK Government, Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure programme, offering the opportunity to work on one of the largest and most complex ground engineering schemes in Europe.
Position
We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to play a key role in gathering, analysing, and reporting data to support informed decision-making across the project.
The BI Analyst will work closely with functional and portion leads from all 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 take ownership of reporting and analytics across multiple project areas, with a clear pathway toward senior BI or data management roles within VSL.
Main Responsibilities
Business Requirements & Analysis
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
Data Modelling & Transformation
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
Data Visualisation & Reporting
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
Data Governance & Quality
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
Stakeholder Engagement & Support
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
Continuous Improvement
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
Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline preferred
Microsoft Power BI certification and professional BI/analytics certifications desirable
Experience
Significant post-graduate experience gained within a contractor or consultancy environment, ideally in ground engineering or complex infrastructure projects.
Proven experience managing or coordinating technical delivery across multiple work packages.
Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, DMRB, CDM, and HSEQ requirements.
Experience using geotechnical and/or structural design software (e.g. Plaxis, Frew, Wallap, SAFE, SAP2000) and standard engineering tools.
Experience on major infrastructure or regulated projects is advantageous.
Essentials
Proven 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.
Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!
