Lead Analyst

SP DISTRIBUTION PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Healthcare options

Pension scheme

Job summary

SP Energy Networks seeks a Lead Regulation Analyst to steer the regulatory strategy for substantial transmission investments. You will work with stakeholders across the business and regulator, shaping price controls and regulatory projects, while delivering responses to consultations and supporting regulatory framework development.

You will lead on key regulatory issues, engage external parties including Ofgem, and communicate impact and opportunities across SPEN to drive evidence-based policy

Qualifications

• Experience in economics, regulation or policy roles in energy.
• Ability to prioritise a diverse and demanding workload with initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex regulatory areas and lead strategic regulatory projects.
• Act as SME for key regulatory areas with high risk or opportunity.
• Provide lobbying/messages within Regulatory Strategy and advocacy plans.
• Develop and lead price control regulatory areas and submissions.
• Lead engagement with Ofgem and other external stakeholders on economics.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Economics

Excel PowerPoint

Communication

Job description

Lead Regulation Analyst Glasgow Salary starting £63,200 to £79,000 Flexible Hybrid Working Closing Date: 18/10/2026

As a Lead Analyst, you will lead aspects of SPEN’s regulatory strategy for delivering over £10bn investment in our transmission network, identifying opportunities for SP Energy Networks to deliver for our stakeholders. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, industry and the regulator, you will develop SPEN’s plans for future regulatory price controls leading on distinct policy and regulatory projects. Advancing and developing SPEN’s regulatory strategy, including preparing responses to relevant industry consultations and supporting SP Transmission to develop and delivery it’s regulatory framework. You will keep up to date on key regulatory and policy issues and communicate them internally at pace to keep the business informed of wider industry and regulatory activities.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Interpret complex regulatory areas.
• Lead discreet and strategic regulatory projects.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert of key regulatory areas which pose the most significant risk and/or opportunity to SPT.
• Proactively providing lobbying/messaging within SPEN’s Regulatory Strategy and advocacy plans.
• Develop and lead key regulatory areas of price control, including regulatory narrative required as part of price control submissions.
• Lead on lobbying and engaging with Ofgem, other external stakeholders and governance groups on all economics related matters.

What you’ll bring

Previous experience must include economics, regulation, commercial or policy roles preferably within the energy sector. Other equivalent relevant experience may also be considered. Ability to prioritise and manage a very diverse and demanding workload - as a Lead Analyst you will have the independent and initiative to lead your own project work with limited supervision. Ability to collaborate and influence multiple stakeholders at all levels including senior stakeholder– both internal and external. Ability to work across teams and functions across SPEN and the regulatory and policy team. Excellent written and oral communication skill. Strong analytical and numeracy skills to make strong evidence-based cases to influence regulatory and policy outcomes. Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Skills (all packages), experience with responsible use of Artificial Intelligence tool will be advantageous. A track record of delivery, ideally in a relevant area of activity.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.