Energy Markets Planning Lead | Flexible, High-Impact Role

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is recruiting for a Planning Manager (Energy Markets) based in the UK, with a base location across Perth, Edinburgh or Glasgow. The role provides data-led insights to support trading, portfolio optimisation and commercial decisions in a dynamic GB energy market.

You will interact with stakeholders up to ExCo and Joint Venture Board level and translate complex market dynamics into clear narratives, ensuring governance and high standards while working in a Flexible First, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in GB energy trading, market operations or energy analytics with knowledge of power and gas markets.
• Strong commercial awareness and advanced analytical capability from data and market information.
• Experience using coding, analytical or data management tools to solve problems and support decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to Executive and Board audiences.
• Collaborative approach and focus on safety, wellbeing and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GB energy trading knowledge

Advanced analytics

Coding / data tools

Executive communication

Collaborative culture

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

SSE plc is recruiting for a Planning Manager (Energy Markets) based in the UK, with a base location across Perth, Edinburgh or Glasgow. The role provides data-led insights to support trading, portfolio optimisation and commercial decisions in a dynamic GB energy market.

You will interact with stakeholders up to ExCo and Joint Venture Board level and translate complex market dynamics into clear narratives, ensuring governance and high standards while working in a Flexible First, permanent role.