Graduate Data Analyst

Description

You'll play a key role in helping OCU transform data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making across the business. Based in Preston, you'll work as part of our Data and Analytics team, supporting the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from across the organisation to help improve performance, drive efficiencies, and support strategic objectives.

You'll gain exposure to a wide range of data analysis activities, working with information from operational, commercial, and corporate functions to identify trends, monitor performance, and uncover opportunities for improvement. Working alongside experienced analysts, business stakeholders, and technology teams, you'll help gather requirements, prepare datasets, create reports and dashboards, and deliver insights that support decision-making at all levels of the business.

As part of the role, you'll assist with data cleansing, validation, and analysis, ensuring information is accurate, reliable, and accessible. You'll gain experience using various data tools and technologies to develop reports, visualisations, and performance metrics while building an understanding of data governance, quality, and reporting best practices. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to data improvement projects, automation initiatives, and the development of new analytical solutions that add value across the organisation.

Working closely with teams across the business, you'll develop a strong understanding of how data supports operational and strategic success. As your skills and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility, develop your analytical and stakeholder management capabilities, and become an important contributor to OCU's data-driven culture.

Perfect For

Graduates who are passionate about data, problem-solving, and turning information into actionable insights. You'll be naturally curious, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in understanding how data can be used to improve business performance and support decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, identifying trends, and communicating findings in a clear and meaningful way. You'll be keen to develop your technical, analytical, and business skills while collaborating with stakeholders from across the organisation to solve real-world challenges using data.

You'll enjoy balancing technical analysis with business engagement, helping to deliver insights that drive operational improvements, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth and success of OCU.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related subject with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to travel and support across various site locations, a driving licence is essential before starting the role.

Training Programme

Our 2-year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence, and clear progression path to build a long-term career within OCU.

About OCU Group

At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and India.

Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers a real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.

We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.

At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.

Our Culture & Values

At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process.