Data Analyst

The Vacancy

At Wates, we’re building more than just structures — we’re building smarter, more informed ways of working.

We’re looking for a Data Analyst to join our Procurement Team in Newbury. This is a pivotal role supporting our Construction Procurement Strategy, ensuring the right data is in the right hands — at the right time.

We’re a business that believes in doing things the right way — and that includes how we use our data. You’ll be part of a team that’s forward-thinking, supportive, and always looking for better ways to deliver for our hiring managers, partners, and clients.

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

As our Data Analyst you will:

• Transform data from platforms like COINS, iTrent, Salesforce, Intuita, and others into meaningful reports, dashboards, and insights.
• Support senior stakeholders with the information they need to make confident, evidence-led decisions.
• Collaborate with Procurement Managers, Project Teams, and the wider business to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Provide analytical input into major initiatives — from supply chain strategy to sustainability and spend analysis.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for data queries, ensuring quality and clarity in everything we report.
• Help drive continuous improvement across procurement through smart, strategic analysis.

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 recruitment@wates.co.uk 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

Work for Wates

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.