Cost Control & Data Analyst

HS2 Ltd
Birmingham
1 month ago
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HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.


Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.


Location

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).


Role Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyse project costs and budgets, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and financial control.
  • Build comprehensive Power BI dashboards and reports to visualise KPIs and key financial data.
  • Analyse KPIs and spending trends to generate actionable insights and support decision‑making.
  • Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts aligned with programme timelines and historical trends.
  • Use data analysis to support cost control, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and drive continuous process improvements.
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the construction sector.
  • Strong skills in Power BI, Excel (including VBA), and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to build dashboards and reports from scratch.
  • Solid understanding of cost control, budget management, KPI analysis, and cashflow preparation based on programmes and historical data.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, supported by strong communication and collaboration skills.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.


Why Join Us

Flexible working options


Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)


Family-friendly policies


Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations


About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.


Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.


Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.


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