Job description
Overview
Location: Manchester
Become a valued member of a motivated and passionate team, with the opportunity to work on rich and varied projects in one of our vibrant office locations.
At Ridge and Partners (Ridge), we offer client care and advice that very few, if any, can match. The Property Consultancy team fully embrace this philosophy by providing strategic advice and guiding our clients through a full spectrum of property consultancy in asset management and compliance related activities within the affordable housing sector.
Due to our continuing success and growth, Ridge is now looking for a Data Analyst to join this successful and talented team. The role would particularly suit an individual with an interest in data collection, analysis and formation of related asset management strategies ideally with experience in related databases (not necessarily within the housing sector). Any experience of working with housing related systems such as Civica/Keystone, Northgate SAM/Codeman, PIMSS, ActiveH, ProMaster, TechForge etc. would be advantageous.
A career in the Property Consultancy team at Ridge will offer you a high level of intellectual challenges and the opportunity to flourish and progress in a growing and extremely exciting sector. As an important member of the team liaising with fieldwork managers and client contacts, your high level of communication skills and commercial awareness will be beneficial. Along the way, we’ll work with you to develop your skills now, expand your professional horizons and enjoy a happy and fulfilling career as part of our team.
Role and Responsibilities
The role will be varied and include the following:
- Assisting with the management of surveys and co-ordination with fieldwork managers;
- Set up of new surveys including data configuration;
- Set up of mobile devices for surveyors to collect data;
- Data QA checks and validation;
- Providing weekly progress reports and updates;
- Dealing with confidential data;
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly fee accounts;
- Preparation of survey outputs including cost tables for reporting;
- Undertaking asset performance modelling;
- Decent Homes and HHSRS assessments and validations;
- Managing energy data to inform sustainability strategies;
- Developing inhouse best practice data management; and
- Support and reporting to the team leader.
Experience and Skills Required
- Any knowledge of construction technology relating to residential accommodation would be beneficial.
- You will be of an analytical mind and high level of intellect - combining excellent written and oral skills to produce considered and robust outputs for the team and clients.
- It is anticipated the role will require initial and on-going training in areas where knowledge may be limited and you will be fully supported by Ridge in gaining this expertise.