Lead Asset Analyst

SSE; Reading, Glasgow, Perth; Híbrido; GBP 52.000 - 77.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing support

Resumo da vaga

SSE is seeking a Lead Asset Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will lead investment optimisation, drive portfolio analysis, and develop frameworks to support investment decisions across risk, performance and financial outcomes.

Based in Reading with flexible location options, you will collaborate with Asset Planning, Strategy, and Digital teams to deliver actionable insights and improve investment priorities for the electricity network.

Qualificações

• Expertise in optimization techniques and quantitative methods for investment decisions.
• Extensive experience in regulated utility, asset-intensive environments.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills with modern analytical platforms.
• Proven track record leading complex analytics projects on large datasets.

Responsabilidades

• Act as Product Owner for investment optimiser to maximise value across outcomes.
• Deliver portfolio optimisation, scenario analysis and network risk assessments.
• Develop value frameworks, analytical models and performance reporting for asset interventions.
• Collaborate with Asset Planning, Asset Strategy, Digital and Data teams to improve insights quality.

Conhecimentos

Optimization techniques

Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Python

SQL

Analytical platforms

Copperleaf Asset Investment Planning

Ferramentas

Copperleaf Asset Investment Planning

Descrição da vaga

Base Location:Reading, Glasgow or Perth. You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of these locations.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Are you passionate about using data to drive real-world impact? Join our Asset Analysis Team as a Lead Asset Analyst for a 12 month fixed term contract and play a pivotal role in maximising the performance and reliability of our electricity network. You’ll lead on delivering thematic insights that drive actionable improvements, shape investment decision-making through detailed scenario analysis, and support the transition to a low-carbon future.

You Will

• Act as Product Owner for our investment optimiser, driving continuous improvement and ensuring investment decisions maximise value across risk, performance, customer and financial outcomes.
• Deliver portfolio optimisation, scenario analysis, sensitivity testing and network risk assessments to support investment planning and regulatory decision-making.
• Develop and maintain value frameworks, analytical models and performance reporting that enable evidence-based prioritisation of asset interventions and investment programmes.
• Collaborate with Asset Planning, Asset Strategy, Digital and Data teams to improve the quality, accessibility and value of thematic insights used to action investment decisions.
• Provide technical leadership by translating complex challenges into clear recommendations, mentoring analysts and enhancing analytical capability, processes and ways of working.

You Have

• Expertise in optimisation techniques, forecasting, scenario analysis, cost-benefit assessment and other quantitative methods used to support complex investment decisions. Experience with Copperleaf Asset Investment Planning is highly desirable.
• Significant experience within a regulated utility, infrastructure or asset-intensive environment, with a strong understanding of asset management, investment planning and portfolio optimisation.
• Advanced capability in Python, SQL and modern analytical platforms, with experience developing and maintaining business-critical analytical solutions.
• Proven experience leading complex analytical projects involving large, diverse and imperfect datasets.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 341814 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.

If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.