Head of Energy Market Modelling

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international provider of energy market analytics is hiring a Principal Market Advisor to drive insights for strategic decisions in the energy sector. This senior role, requiring over 10 years of experience and expertise in European energy markets, involves leading model developments, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to thought leadership efforts. Ideal candidates will be commercially minded energy experts with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to navigate complex market challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in energy market modeling, utility strategy, or strategy consulting.
• Strong command of European electricity market design and regulation.
• Proven ability to develop long-term power price forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of energy market models for various planning horizons.
• Deliver investment-grade forecasts and policy scenario evaluations.
• Contribute to industry thought leadership through papers and presentations.

Skills

Energy market modeling

Market insights

Strategic vision

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Optimization-based market modeling tools

Job description

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Location:

woking, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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About the Role

A leading international provider of energy market analytics is seeking a Principle Market Advisor to join its Analyst and Advisory team in the EMEA region. This is a high-impact, client-facing position suited for individuals with deep expertise in European energy markets and a strong background in market modelling or energy strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-value insights to support strategic investment and policy decisions across the energy sector. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will serve as a trusted and senior advisor, helping customers navigate complex energy market challenges using advanced modelling techniques backed by deep market insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the group development of energy market models spanning short-term operations through long-term planning horizons.
• Deliver actionable insights such as investment-grade forecasts, policy scenario evaluations, and asset valuation support.
• Design and structure modeling engagements to align with client objectives, ensuring clarity and transparency in both methodology and results.
• Contribute to industry thought leadership through white papers, webinars, conference presentations, or strategic studies.
• Support business development by scoping technical solutions, articulating value propositions, and building trust with executive stakeholders.
• Provide market and product insights to internal teams to inform the evolution of tools, data offerings, and service capabilities.

About You

You are a commercially minded energy expert who is equally comfortable discussing regulatory frameworks with policymakers, refining dispatch model logic with analysts, or presenting forecasts to a boardroom. You bring both technical modeling depth and strategic vision to your work and are motivated by helping clients make better, evidence-backed decisions in a fast-changing sector.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in energy market modeling, utility strategy, system planning, or strategy consulting
• Strong command of European electricity market design, regulation, and operational frameworks
• Proven experience with optimization-based market modeling tools
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret long-term power price forecasts and policy scenarios
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of engaging senior stakeholders
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex model outcomes and provide commercially relevant insights