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Business Analyst

Newcastle (Hybrid 3 days onsite) | Full-time, Permanent | £45,000 – £55,000

An established technology-focused organisation is looking for a Business Analyst to play a key role in connecting customer and business needs with innovative digital solutions. You’ll act as the link between business stakeholders, product teams, and technical delivery, helping shape software that drives measurable value and supports strategic goals.

What to Expect

In this role, you’ll gather and analyse requirements, translate business needs into detailed specifications, and ensure clear communication between all stakeholders. Working closely with project managers, developers, and testers, you’ll help ensure that products and services are aligned with user expectations and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture, analyse, and document requirements to create clear and comprehensive software specifications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define business needs and translate them into actionable technical requirements.
• Support solution design and ensure consistency across project deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across multiple teams.
• Assist in testing and validation, ensuring alignment between requirements and outcomes.
• Contribute to improving internal processes, templates, and best practices within the Business Analysis function.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience gathering and documenting detailed software or system requirements.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and problem-solving.
• Understanding of Agile principles and user story creation.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Analysis, IT, or a related field.

Desirable:

• Experience within regulated or technical industries.
• Exposure to digital transformation and modern architectural frameworks.
• Formal BA certification (e.g., BCS, IIBA).

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of business analysis within a growing organisation. You’ll have a real impact on shaping systems and processes while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

• Assisting in the collection and analysis of business data from various sources.
• Identifying trends, patterns, and insights within data sets.
• Supporting the development of reports and dashboards to visualize key business metrics.
• Collaborating with team members to understand business requirements and process flows.
• Documenting business processes and system functionalities.
• Assisting in the evaluation of existing business systems and proposing areas for enhancement.
• Participating in testing and quality assurance activities for new system implementations or updates.
• Learning and applying business analysis tools and methodologies.
• Providing support to senior analysts on various projects.

• Lead the requirements gathering process, utilizing various elicitation techniques (interviews, workshops, surveys).
• Analyze business processes, systems, and data to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Document business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Translate business needs into clear, concise technical requirements for development teams.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions that address business challenges.
• Support the testing and validation of solutions to ensure they meet business objectives.
• Develop training materials and assist in the change management process.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessment, and solution design phases.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and provide ongoing support.
• Mentor junior business analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling and analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in using business analysis tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Visio).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate consensus.
• Experience in agile development methodologies is highly desirable.
• Understanding of enterprise systems and IT architectures is a plus.

• Advising the client to help them define the strategic brief, including goals and objectives of the project
• Support the client to establish and procure the project team
• Define the project success factors including time, cost, quality, environmental, and social outcomes
• Define and agree project governance structure aligned to client and legislative requirements
• Produce a detail project execution plan that outlines how the project will be managed
• Establish reporting requirements and production of progress reports Leading and acting as an integrator of multidiscipline services at all stages of the project life cycle
• Establish and manage the change control process
• Monitoring and advising upon project performance against success indicators
• Implement performance management techniques, including the use of KPI's to improve project performance
• Establish a communication strategy and information management plan and implement this across the project managing the interface between all parties and the client

• Manage our commissions in accordance with our BMS process
• Oversee resourcing and commercial performance of our commissions managing risk and maximising opportunities
• Capturing project capability and add value evidence through Project Case studies and Client feedback
• Supporting account leaders to develop new opportunities for our business including cross-selling our solutions to help our clients overcome challenges
• Management of bids through our WIN process
• Driving innovation to support efficiency and quality of service delivery

• Demonstrate alignment with our Mott MacDonald PRIDE values
• Demonstratable relevant project management experience in the Buildings Sector
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract project management and contract management methodologies
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team
• Working towards or be a MAPM / MRICS / MCIOB or equivalent Chartered Professional

• Relationship building skills –ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts
• Willingness to mentor and coach junior members of the team to support career progression and chartership
• Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills
• Soft skills including self-motivation; taking initiative; leadership, adaptability and flexibility; effective listening, collaboration; influence and persuasion, insightfulness
• Drive to innovate and implement best practice

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Opportunity

Following the award of a number of new projects across the North East, we’re seeking a diligent and dedicated Project Manager to join our growing team. As our Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of the scheme.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring that the Construction Programme is implemented including producing all short term look ahead programmes, developing schedules which allow accurate monitoring and reporting of progress.
• Constantly monitoring and reporting against the Contract Programme.
• Develop, control, and ensure delivery against the project budgets including profit, preliminaries, and procurements.
• Implementing all statutory regulatory and company requirements for managing Health and Safety.
• Secure and manage the appropriate resources to deliver the project / scheme effectively and efficiently in a professional manner to ensure successful delivery within project constraints.
• Identifying and monitoring project risks, planning and implementing risk mitigations.
• Provide a successful and smooth handover of the project, including support to customer / end user throughout the handover process.

What we’re looking for

• A Construction or Civil Engineering related degree or a trade background with construction management experience.
• Previous experience of delivering high value Industrial and Commercial schemes.
• Leadership experience in the construction industry at Project Management Level.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Valid SMSTS qualified.

What we offer in return

• A competitive remuneration package
• A structured career development programme
• Access to a wide range of benefits including;
• Simply Health
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death In Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.

Our people are at the heart of what we do — their wellbeing and development are our top priorities. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please apply today and our talent team will be in touch with you.

Recruitment Agencies:

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than from the candidates themselves and we do not accept unsolicited communications from external recruiters. GMI Construction Group PLC has a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Any agencies must have a current, signed agreement, to be invited to supply candidates for a specific vacancy with GMI before presenting any CVs.

As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT, a c$2 billion+ dollar business with over 5,000 associates

As part of our growth we are looking for a Project Manager in Gateshead where you will be a Key influential member of the global Customer Solutions team.

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive Industry package, plus generous Bonus scheme
• Modern offices and with an established product company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of the Project Manager include (but are not limited to):

This is a customer facing role, the incumbent will work across all Crane Authentication product verticals as required; Government Solutions, Brand and ID, delivering solutions to high value customers and working with stakeholders across the business. The Project Manager is responsible for:

• Leading the project and representing Crane Authentication with high value customers, ensuring contractual milestones are delivered
• Managing the creation and delivery of project outputs within tolerance levels (time, cost and quality), taking a hands-on approach to take ownership of the project or workstream to be delivered
• Directing and motivating the wider project team
• Day-to-day management of operational and tactical aspects of the project
• Planning and monitoring the project, including the production of progress reports, board reports etc. against plan
• Managing project-level issues and risks with appropriate management / mitigation plans as required
• Eliminating ambiguity around project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources and risk – both forecasting during up-front planning phases and then iterate throughout the remainder of the project

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• A hands-on, focused approach is essential to lead assigned projects, manage a flexible team, and oversee projects valued over £1 million.
• Be the face of the project, building excellent relationships with customers and stakeholders alike
• Facilitate project meetings and always working within the agreed framework, being adaptable to specific customer requirements for governance and reporting
• Hold the business and stakeholders to account for delivery of agreed project objectives
• Plan, define, verify and manage the scope, timeline, budget, and quality of projects
• Be accountable for timely communication of status or critical decisions needed from accountable executives
• Agree and track project budgets of over £1m
• Provide oversight throughout project lifecycle from initiation, through to closure
• Be accountable for engaging stakeholders through the process of delivering projects
• Identify, quantify, prioritize, and manage delivery risks; develop and manage project risk mitigation plans; invoke mitigation plans and escalate appropriately
• Plan and direct all executive stakeholder & overall project communications; ensure completion of appropriate documentation and distribute to appropriate parties
• Manage work package leads and/or project teams to achieve project goals and objectives
• Define activities & dependencies, estimate work effort, develop & manage schedules and report on actual vs. planned work
• Work within the Project Management team and within the agreed framework, adopt PM best practices and adopt and approach which supports the ethos of continuous improvement.

Position Qualifications

Have or working towards recognised Project Management qualification

Proficient in Office 365, including MS Project

Education:

Educated to degree or Apprenticeship Level 6, or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Essential - Proven experience in a change discipline and in-depth knowledge of PM methodologies and Project Lifecycles
• Essential - Evidence of management of deliverables/workstreams/projects across matrix teams, covering internal and 3rd Party Suppliers, across different geographical locations
• Essential - Experienced in risk and issue management
• Essential - Evidence of stakeholder management (internal and external)

We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we’ll be in contact.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Manager located in Durham. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects, from initiation through to completion. This includes expediting materials, managing logistics, conducting inspections, and ensuring all project milestones and deadlines are met. The Project Manager will work closely with other team members, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Project Management, Expeditor, and Expediting skills
• Experience with Inspection and Logistics Management
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in construction or real estate industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related field is preferred

We at Pegasus Search & Selection are proud to be supporting the recruitment of Project Managers to join a leading Construction Consultancy organisation growing their Infrastructure team in Newcastle.

Due to a strong pipeline of work and increasing demand across major infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity for both experienced professionals and aspiring leaders to make a tangible impact.

Our clients current project portfolio spans multiple sectors including Transportation (Rail/Aviation/Highways and Utilities) as well as emerging and vital areas such as Carbon Capture, Energy Storage, Nuclear New Build, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and Transmission & Distribution.

This is your chance to contribute to some of the UK’s most exciting and technically complex developments.

Key Responsibilities: You’ll take ownership of end-to-end project management services, acting as the day-to-day client interface to ensure objectives are met and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Advising clients at a strategic level during project inception
• Defining project requirements and success criteria (cost, time, technical, performance)
• Establishing project governance, systems, and controls
• Producing and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules
• Managing resource planning and procurement
• Leading cross-functional project teams
• Monitoring project performance using KPIs
• Managing change control and cost forecasting

About You:

• Proven experience managing Infrastructure projects (£10m–£25m+) and must be using NEC contracts
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach to delivery
• Knowledge of governance, risk, procurement, and programme controls
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and project delivery (could be working for a Construction Consultancy, Client Side or Contractor)
• A relevant degree and/or professional accreditation (e.g., APM, RICS, PMP) is desirable