Energy Forecasting & Quantitative Analyst

Drax; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare

SAYE (Sharesave) scheme

Personal accident cover

Group personal pension up to 10%

Holiday 25 days + bank holidays

Professional body membership re-imburs

Job summary

Drax is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join the Forecasting & Hedging Team in Ipswich/London. You will develop forecasting models for energy portfolios, apply statistical and ML techniques, and deliver automated dashboards to support decision-making.

Ideal candidates hold a numerate degree and 2+ years in a relevant analytics role, with proficiency in Python and SQL. The role offers progression in a leading sustainability-focused energy company and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a numerate degree.
• Experience in analytical or energy industry roles (2+ years) preferred.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for modelling and data manipulation.
• Comfort with building automated reporting and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance forecasting models across import (consumption) and export (renewables) portfolios.
• Research and implement statistical, machine learning and optimisation techniques to improve forecast accuracy and value.
• Lead peer reviews of code, models and methodologies to ensure high quality.
• Design and deliver automated reporting, dashboards and visualisations using Python, SQL and Power BI.
• Provide ad-hoc quantitative analysis to support Commercial, Renewables, Strategy and Finance.
• Contribute to development of new forecasting capabilities across power demand, renewable generation, weather, pricing and portfolio optimisation.
• Build and maintain scalable data processing and automation pipelines for forecasting workflows.
• Stay aware of industry developments and regulatory changes in the UK energy market.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical methods

Python

SQL

Education

Math/Stats/Eng/Physics/Economics degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Drax is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join the Forecasting & Hedging Team in Ipswich/London. You will develop forecasting models for energy portfolios, apply statistical and ML techniques, and deliver automated dashboards to support decision-making.

Ideal candidates hold a numerate degree and 2+ years in a relevant analytics role, with proficiency in Python and SQL. The role offers progression in a leading sustainability-focused energy company and a strong benefits package.