Regulation Manager

SSE; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym discount

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Tech loan

Transport loan

Maternity pay

Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking an experienced regulatory professional to join its Regulation, Strategy and Planning Directorate. Based from UK locations with a 50% in-office requirement in Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Glasgow, you will advise the Transmission Board and lead submissions for funding and regulatory strategy to support a decarbonised power system.

You will steer cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder engagement with Ofgem, and mentor a small team to deliver high-quality outputs within tight

Qualifications

• Understanding of GB energy regulatory framework and key stakeholders.
• Ability to identify problems, propose solutions and implement them.
• Strong written and spoken communication to articulate complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory submissions and integrate strategic messaging with commercial insight.
• Secure funding from Ofgem under RIIO-T3 and related frameworks.
• Manage regulatory projects and coordinate across the SSE Group.
• Build and maintain relationships with Ofgem and other stakeholders, representing SSEN Transmission.
• Provide coaching and development to team members and grow team capability.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-disciplinary engagement

Leadership experience

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Glasgow.

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract Full Time Flexible First options available

We have both Permanent and Fixed term contracts available. Please select your preference in your application.

The role

Our Regulation, Strategy and Planning Directorate plays a central role in shaping and delivering the transmission infrastructure required across the North of Scotland. As part of this strategic team, you will provide expert advice to the SSEN Transmission Board and Executive Committee on a range of internal and external factors impacting regulatory strategy, programme delivery, and overall business performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams and foster strong collaboration to unlock the investment essential for a decarbonised power system. This role will support critical outcomes including the UK Government’s Mission Control ambition to deliver clean power by 2030.

The roles include responsibility for leading and managing the submission of regulatory funding applications across a portfolio of strategic projects that align with SSEN Transmission’s long‑term strategy. You will be at the forefront of shaping, negotiating, and delivering these funding arrangements through close engagement with Ofgem and other key stakeholders.

You will

• Regulatory Strategy: Drive the creation of regulatory submissions by integrating strategic messaging and commercial insight, ensuring we demonstrate the value we deliver for our customers and society.
• Securing Investment: Obtain necessary funding from Ofgem under RIIO-T3 Load Reopener and ASTI frameworks (and broader price control frameworks) to achieve our strategic goals.
• Project Management: Manage and coordinate regulatory projects to ensure timely and successful outcomes, providing support across the business and the SSE Group.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially Ofgem, by engaging regularly, responding to industry consultations, and representing SSEN Transmission at industry forums.
• Coaching and Development: Provide coaching and guidance to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members and others within SSEN Transmission.
• Team Management: Manage a small team of industry experts, focusing on their continuous development and growing team capability.

In meeting your responsibilities, you will be given unyielding support from your colleagues in the Regulation Team as well as wider from your wider SSEN Transmission colleagues.

You have

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have experience in some or all of the following:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of the GB energy regulatory framework, the energy sector, key stakeholders, and the policy landscape, including political and policy impacts on regulated companies (in particular, an understanding of how regulatory frameworks shape project design, development, and execution).
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems, determine causes, propose solutions, and implement them using logical and analytical reasoning.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and writing skills to articulate complex issues clearly and accurately.
• Cross‑Disciplinary Engagement: Ability to work outside your area of expertise, engaging with experts to gather and present information for investment cases, policy development, and strategy.
• Leadership Experience: Ability to shape regulatory positioning, not just deliver process. Focus on achieving high standards for evidence, narrative and consistency, delivering high‑quality outputs to tight regulatory timelines. Ability to build trust with both internal teams and external regulators.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

• Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
• Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at [e-mail] / 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.