Regulation Summer Placement

SSE; Perth; Presencial; AUD 45 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

gym discounts

Private healthcare

Wellbeing services

Cycle to Work

Maternity/Paternity leave

Resumo da oferta

SSE offers a Regulation Summer Placement to work on regulatory and policy issues linked to energy infrastructure. You will gain hands-on experience within SSEN Transmission and learn how regulation shapes investment decisions and network development.

The role exposes you to opportunities across the regulation function and wider investment projects, with a focus on supporting critical energy infrastructure and market understanding.

Qualificações

• You’ll be in your second or third year of university and returning after the placement.
• Discipline areas include Economics, Law, Engineering, Sciences and Politics.
• Interested in how regulation, policy and commercial decision-making influence large infrastructure projects.

Responsabilidades

• Join the Regulation team and contribute to real work from day one.
• Support activities and respond to regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of major investment programmes.

Formação académica

Economics

Law

Engineering

Sciences

Politics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Base Location: Glasgow, Inverness or Perth

Salary: £26,239 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Turn your interest in regulation, policy and decision-making into a meaningful Summer Placement.

Our Regulation Summer Placement Programme offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within SSEN Transmission.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and gain valuable insight into how regulation helps shape investment decisions, supports critical infrastructure projects and enables the development of the electricity network.

What is the role?

At SSEN Transmission, we’re investing in the people, infrastructure and expertise needed to support a secure and reliable energy system for the future.

Our Regulation team acts as the interface between SSEN Transmission and the economic regulator, Ofgem, helping to secure the investment needed to operate, maintain and develop the transmission network.

During your Summer Placement, you’ll join the Regulation team and contribute to real work from the outset. You’ll support a wide range of activities, helping colleagues understand and respond to regulatory requirements while contributing to the successful delivery of major investment programmes.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be in your second or third year of university, studying towards a degree in one of the below disciplines and intending to return to university following the completion of your placement. The disciplines are: - Economics, Law, Engineering, Sciences and Politics.

We’re looking for students who are excited by the opportunity to gain an understanding of how regulation, policy and commercial decision-making support major infrastructure investment. You’ll likely be someone who:

• Enjoys analysing information, exploring different perspectives and using evidence to support recommendations and decisions.
• Is interested in how regulation, policy and commercial considerations influence organisations and large-scale projects.
• Is comfortable working with data, numbers and written information, identifying key insights and communicating them clearly.
• Works well with others, building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You don’t need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities your placement provides.

About SSE

We’re helping shape the future of electricity.

A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.

We’re investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system

We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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 [e-mail] 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.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.