Energy Markets Planning Lead - Data-Driven Decisions

SSE plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is recruiting a Planning Manager (Energy Markets) to shape decisions across GB energy markets. You will analyze GB power and short-term gas markets, turning data into actionable insights for trading, portfolio optimization and commercial decisions.

You will engage with executives and board-level stakeholders to drive informed, safe and commercially sound outcomes. The role emphasizes governance, safety and continuous improvement while supporting a flexible, hybrid working pattern with

Qualifications

• Significant GB energy trading, market operations or analytics experience.
• Deep knowledge of GB power and gas markets.
• Strong commercial awareness with data-driven insight.
• Experience using coding, analytical or data management tools.
• Clear communicator with Executive/Board audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis and market insight across GB power and short-term gas markets.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop robust recommendations.
• Translate complex market dynamics into clear narratives for senior leaders.
• Monitor regulatory developments, market trends and industry challenges, assessing commercial impact, risk and opportunity.
• Promote governance, safety, controls and continuous improvement in all activities.

Skills

Energy trading

Commercial awareness

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Collaboration

Tools

Data analysis tools

Coding tools

Job description

SSE plc is recruiting a Planning Manager (Energy Markets) to shape decisions across GB energy markets. You will analyze GB power and short-term gas markets, turning data into actionable insights for trading, portfolio optimization and commercial decisions.

You will engage with executives and board-level stakeholders to drive informed, safe and commercially sound outcomes. The role emphasizes governance, safety and continuous improvement while supporting a flexible, hybrid working pattern with