Energy Meteorologist

SSE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity pay

Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Energy Meteorologist to join our Energy Markets team in Reading. You will deliver short- and medium-term weather insights to support operational decisions for wind and renewable assets.

Work closely with Trading, Planning and Risk to strengthen portfolio resilience, reduce imbalance costs and contribute to a net-zero future. A hybrid approach with office presence in Reading is available.

Qualifications

• A strong academic background in meteorology, science, mathematics or a related discipline, ideally to postgraduate level.
• Experience of interpreting weather models and translating technical information into clear, practical guidance for operational or commercial stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and numerical capability, alongside an interest in coding, data management and continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for weather systems, renewable energy and the role high-quality forecasting plays in decision-making.
• A warm, confident and collaborative communication style, with the ability to explain your thinking clearly, influence positively and work closely with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, timely and trusted short- and medium-term weather forecasts that support, balanced and effective operational decision-making.
• Interpret complex weather models with experience and sound judgement, communicating confidence levels, risks and alternative scenarios in an accessible way.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Meteorology, Trading and Planning, contributing to an inclusive team culture and shared success.
• Offer meaningful insight into weather, wind and solar patterns, helping improve forecast performance, reduce imbalance costs and strengthen portfolio resilience.
• Continuously look for ways to improve forecasting approaches, embracing scientific, technical and AI developments to enhance quality, safety and business value.

Skills

Meteorology

Weather modeling

Data analysis

Coding

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in meteorology

Tools

Python

Job description

Base Location

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our Reading office

Salary

£44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As an Energy Meteorologist in SSE's Energy Markets team, you'll join and support the operational teams at the heart of the Group's journey to a net zero future. This is an opportunity to bring your meteorological expertise to a role where your insight will help shape commercially informed decisions across our wholesale energy portfolio. Working closely with colleagues across Trading, Planning and Risk, you'll provide trusted short- and medium-term weather insight that supports day-to-day operations, strengthens resilience, and helps optimise our wind and wider renewable portfolio. It's a role for someone who values the impact that careful analysis, collaboration, clear communication, and shared decision-making can have in a dynamic and evolving environment.

You will

• Provide clear, timely and trusted short- and medium-term weather forecasts that support, balanced and effective operational decision-making.
• Interpret complex weather models with experience and sound judgement, communicating confidence levels, risks and alternative scenarios in an accessible way.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Meteorology, Trading and Planning, contributing to an inclusive team culture and shared success.
• Offer meaningful insight into weather, wind and solar patterns, helping improve forecast performance, reduce imbalance costs and strengthen portfolio resilience.
• Continuously look for ways to improve forecasting approaches, embracing scientific, technical and AI developments to enhance quality, safety and business value.

You have

• A strong academic background in meteorology, science, mathematics or a related discipline, ideally to postgraduate level.
• Experience of interpreting weather models and translating technical information into clear, practical guidance for operational or commercial stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and numerical capability, alongside an interest in coding, data management and continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for weather systems, renewable energy and the role high-quality forecasting plays in decision-making.
• A warm, confident and collaborative communication style, with the ability to explain your thinking clearly, influence positively and work closely with others.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. 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] / 01738 351816 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.