Future Power Markets Senior Lead Analyst

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Northern Ireland is seeking a Future Power Markets Senior Lead Analyst in Belfast. This strategic role involves leading data-driven insights to influence electricity market policy and operational changes, with opportunities for hybrid work and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Matched employer pension contributions

Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, EV leasing)

Flexible hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 remote)

Complimentary onsite parking and EV charging

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in analytical modelling within the energy sector.
• Proven experience managing analytical teams and delivering large-scale data projects.
• Strong ability to present complex data clearly for varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced data models to forecast power market trends.
• Manage complex data analysis projects supporting strategic decision-making.
• Guide a team of analysts and foster innovation in modelling techniques.

Skills

Analytical modelling

Data analysis

Technical proficiency in Python

Technical proficiency in R

Technical proficiency in Excel

Education

Third-level qualification in data science, economics, engineering or related discipline

Tools

Plexos

Job description

Job Title:
Future Power Markets Senior Lead Analyst

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading organisation driving transformation in Northern Ireland’s energy infrastructure, for the role of Future Power Markets Senior Lead Analyst. Based in Belfast with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 remote), this is an opportunity to take on a strategic analytical leadership role within one of the most critical and future-focused areas of the electricity system.

As a Future Power Markets Senior Lead Analyst, you will guide the design and delivery of large-scale market modelling, lead a team of analysts, and provide data-driven insights that will shape future electricity market policy, planning, and innovation across Northern Ireland and beyond.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Strategic analytical leadership role shaping the future of energy markets

2. Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 remote) with strong benefits package

3. Opportunity to lead future-focused modelling and economic analysis for clean energy transition

The Role

As Future Power Markets Senior Lead Analyst, your responsibilities will include:
• Leading the development of advanced data models to forecast power market trends
• Managing complex data analysis projects that support strategic decision-making
• Guiding a team of senior analysts and fostering continuous innovation in modelling techniques
• Preparing detailed, concise market insight reports and scenario analysis for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness in the presentation of analytical findings to leadership
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed data-led insights into future market development initiatives
• Supporting the delivery of Northern Ireland’s energy transition goals through analytical expertise

The Person

We are looking for someone who has:
• A third-level qualification in data science, economics, engineering, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in analytical modelling within the energy sector
• Strong technical proficiency in Python, R, Excel and other analytical tools
• Proven experience managing analytical teams and delivering large-scale data projects
• The ability to present complex data in a clear and engaging way for varied stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to engage across technical and policy functions

Desirable (not essential):
• Experience working with SEM or European TSOs
• Familiarity with electricity market operations, balancing markets and regulatory codes
• Advanced knowledge of tools like Plexos or similar energy modelling software
• Understanding of renewable energy policies and decarbonisation pathways

The Rewards

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Matched employer pension contributions
• Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. cycle to work, EV leasing, pension)
• Flexible hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 remote)
• Complimentary onsite parking and EV charging
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the most important transitions in our energy system

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Future Power Markets Senior Lead Analyst job, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage. Email [e-mail] or call 07458 160121. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, Hunter Savage connects industry experts with high-impact opportunities in the Engineering & Manufacturing sector across the UK and Ireland. We offer confidential, expert advice to help you make the right career move — both now and for the long term.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on the calibre of response.