Title:  Asset Data Analyst

Shape the future of asset data at Cadent

At Cadent, we're transforming the way we manage and use asset data. As an Asset Data Analyst working within our East Midlands network, you'll join a highly technical and specialist team responsible for the oversight, analysis and continual improvement of our Asset Data Integrity.

This is a unique opportunity to help develop asset data into a strategic asset in its own right. Using data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, you'll play a key role in improving the quality, accuracy and value of information that supports the safe and efficient operation of one of the UK's largest gas networks.

Working closely with operational teams, asset specialists and data experts, you'll help shape our future capability while supporting the delivery of Cadent's Asset Data Strategy.

Why you'll love this role

• Supporting Asset Data Strategy by helping to improve the quality, integrity and value of asset data across the business.
• Analysing asset datasets to identify trends, data quality issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Exploring advanced technologies including analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance asset data management.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define data requirements, improve data standards and deliver improvement initiatives.
• Facilitating data improvement activities including data cleansing, audits and assurance to ensure asset information remains accurate and fit for purpose.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and achieve common objectives.
• Supporting business planning, forecasting and budget-setting activities through the extraction, analysis and interpretation of asset and operational data.
• Producing regular and ad hoc management information, reports and insights to support risk reviews, HAZOP meetings and investment decision-making.
• Supporting the management of engineering and asset-related programmes, including tracking actions, identifying opportunities, monitoring progress and maintaining governance records.
• Delivering trend analysis and performance reporting to identify opportunities for proactive interventions, workload optimisation and risk reduction.
• Maintaining and enhancing asset management trackers, operational performance data and financial information to support forecasting, regulatory reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Supporting data-driven asset investment planning activities, including annual screening exercises, programme prioritisation and risk-based decision making.

What You'll Bring

• Experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, drive improvements and deliver outcomes.
• An understanding of data analytics, data science, artificial intelligence or machine learning concepts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working within asset management, engineering, utilities or other asset-intensive environments.
• Experience of asset data creation and maintenance would be beneficial.
• Experience extracting, collating and analysing data to produce meaningful insights, management information and business recommendations.
• Experience supporting business planning, forecasting, investment prioritisation or budget-setting activities would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of asset risk management principles and the ability to interpret data to support operational and investment decisions.
• Relevant qualifications or training in Data Analytics, Data Science or a related discipline are desirable.
• Knowledge of Cadent assets and core systems would be advantageous.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.