Dalcour Maclaren is an innovative and highly dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy working on a huge range of exciting and diverse projects for a growing client base within Utilities and Infrastructure - think HS2, Offshore wind farms and Nuclear Energy We are immensely proud to be working on some of the largest infrastructure projects taking place across the UK (and beyond) which are instrumental in shaping the future of our planet. If you want to play your part in helping the earth become more sustainable, and to reach NetZero by 2050, you would be making the right choice by joining the team here at Dalcour Maclaren. Are you a highly skilled Data & Analytics professional with a strong technical background and excellent leadership capability? We are seeking a Data and Analytics Lead to join our newly structured team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a revamped data team and achieve our ambitious data strategy goals. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our data initiatives, providing leadership and setting the agenda to implement our data strategy and support innovation projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage data and analytics teams, overseeing the execution of data-driven projects and ensuring alignment with business goals. Develop and implement the DM Data Strategy, ensuring the integration, quality, and accessibility of data across the organization. Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to provide insights, drive data-based decision-making, and optimize business performance. Lead the development of a strong data culture at Dalcour Maclaren. Communicate progress and new developments to the business. Build and manage a high-performing, collaborative team that works in line with DM values at all times. Role Requirements: Excellent understanding of data in context and the business benefits and risks associated with good data quality and data management activities. Extensive knowledge and experience in data management and systems expertise, with experience in Azure or equivalent cloud platforms. Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders through excellent written and verbal communication. Practical experience creating improvements in a data context, such as improving data quality or data confidence or mitigating real and practical data risks through the implementation of procedures and processes. Demonstrable experience partnering with senior managers, managers, and employees at all levels to achieve success across the wider business. Proven experience developing plans from scratch, working autonomously, and making decisions. Experience setting up a data function from scratch is advantageous. Proficiency in data visualization/dashboarding software, particularly PowerBI. SQL and Programming: Ability to write and optimize SQL queries and scripts for data extraction, reporting, and analysis, to assess the quality of outputs and mentor the team. Strong attention to detail. Why Dalcour Maclaren? What makes us different? Really and truly, it's our people and our culture. We are 'One Team', and this is the lifeblood of our organisation. We champion new ideas and are fully committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, and our Diversity & Inclusion. Our winning formula for success is investing in the fantastic people within our team to deliver an unparalleled and unique service to our clients. If you are looking to work for a growing organisation who are not afraid to be brave, bold, and push the boundaries to challenge the 'norm', then a career with DM should be the one for you Benefits: Annual performance bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts) Flexible working through our 'Flexible Advantage' supporting working families & your work/life balance Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension Life insurance (4x Base Salary) Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices Cycle to work scheme 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave BHN Extras - provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years' service Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years' service Professional development - paid study leave Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.