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Role overview

Job Title

Data Analyst

Purpose Of The Role

A Data Analyst collects, organises, and interprets data to help teams and organisations make evidence-based decisions, improve performance, and unlock insights across the project lifecycle.

Role In MMC

Data Analysts support MMC by harnessing data from digital tools, sensors, and delivery platforms to track progress, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. Their work underpins data-driven construction methods, offsite manufacturing strategies, and sustainability performance.

Knowledge & Skills

Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.

Fundamental Skills

Basic essential skills

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Decision Making
  • Digital & Technology
  • Product Demonstration and Presentation

Additional MMC Skills

Specialised MMC skills

  • Digital & Technology
  • Operational Excellence
  • Sustainable Construction

Universal Skills

Transferable or soft skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Adaptability & Resilience

Suggested Entry Routes

Experience

  • Experience in data handling, reporting, or performance monitoring in a built environment or technology context.
  • May come from project controls, finance, facilities management, or digital/BIM backgrounds.

Education

  • Degree or apprenticeship in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a construction-related field with a data focus.

Training & Certifications

  • Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Training – For dashboarding and visualisation.
  • Python or R for Data Analysis – Scripting for data manipulation and automation.
  • SQL Fundamentals – Querying databases.
  • Excel Advanced (Pivot Tables, Macros) – Often still essential in many organisations.
  • Data Literacy for Construction (e.g. ICE, BRE, CIOB CPD)
  • Carbon & Sustainability Metrics Training – Analysing environmental data.

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