Digital Workplace Analyst in Barnsley

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

Location: Barnsley

Business Function: IT

Sector: Construction & Civil Engineering (national coverage)

Are you ready to inspire and drive the future of digital transformation within a dynamic and growing organisation? AmcoGiffen, a renowned construction and engineering specialist with a proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure maintenance and construction projects across sectors including rail, power, water, and flood defence, is seeking an experienced Digital Workplace Analyst to join our team.

About Us

At AmcoGiffen, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects. Our portfolio includes long-term maintenance frameworks and capital delivery projects such as bridge reconstruction, station upgrades, environmental infrastructure, flood risk management, and more. We are committed to excellence and continuous growth, supporting a broad range of vital public and private sector initiatives.

The Role

As a Digital Workplace Analyst at AmcoGiffen, you will collaborate with stakeholders and IT colleagues to understand and document business requirements, processes, and user stories, translating them into digital solutions—either directly or in partnership with external support. This role champions change within the organisation and drives digital adoption, with primary objectives including:

• Gathering and influencing requirements
• Conducting evaluation and research to create solutions and support implementation and delivery
• Analysing business needs to produce high-quality solution designs based on broad knowledge of strategic delivery platforms and global products
• Developing digital solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform
• Supporting existing solutions and products
• Acting as a key advisor for program change requests

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Documenting and influencing requirements
• Producing ‘As is’ and ‘To Be’ process maps
• Conducting analysis and research to create solutions and support implementation
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with the business to define requirements and processes clearly
• Developing training materials to streamline processes
• Managing system and user acceptance testing
• Assisting with system rollouts
• Working with financial and commercial teams to define and document requirements related to ERP and Commercial Systems changes
• Translating complex IT concepts into accessible language for stakeholders
• Producing project documentation aligned with governance standards and business needs
• Contributing to quality and service improvement initiatives within the IS department and across the group
• Supporting the definition of MI/BI and reporting requirements, especially for financial and commercial activities, and translating these into delivery plans
• Helping to define the organisation's BI strategy
• Proactively supporting solution issues with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Managing small projects throughout their lifecycle and aspects of larger projects

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking someone with extensive experience as an IT or Digital Workplace Analyst, or in a similar role within a large, complex organisation with national coverage.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
• BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps
• Significant experience in a business analyst or similar role within an IT environment
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
• ITIL certification
• Experience working in an agile environment

What We Offer:

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Commitment to your personal and professional development with ongoing learning opportunities
• A safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment
• Employee forums and channels to share ideas and feedback

Join AmcoGiffen and be part of a team delivering vital infrastructure across the UK, with opportunities to grow and develop your career.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen? You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit. AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent. We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation. Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork. AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now! For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team. We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent).