Lead Asset Analyst: Investment Optimisation (12m FTC)

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing services

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks in Reading, Glasgow or Perth is seeking a Lead Asset Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll lead on delivering insights that drive investment decisions and maximise the performance of our electricity network.

You will own the investment optimiser, run portfolio analyses, collaborate with planning and data teams, and mentor analysts. The role offers a salary of £51,600 to £77,400 with a bonus and flexible options.

Qualifications

• Expertise in optimisation techniques and quantitative methods.
• Experience in regulated utility/infrastructure asset management.
• Advanced Python and SQL with modern analytics platforms.
• Leadership of analytics projects with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Act as Product Owner for the investment optimiser, driving value across risk and financial outcomes.
• Deliver portfolio optimisation, scenario analysis and risk assessments for planning and regulatory decisions.
• Develop value frameworks and reporting to prioritise asset interventions and investment programmes.
• Collaborate with Planning, Strategy, Digital and Data teams to improve insights for investment decisions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor analysts and improve analytics processes.

Skills

Optimization techniques

Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Copperleaf Asset Investment Planning

Tools

Copperleaf Asset Investment Planning

Job description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks in Reading, Glasgow or Perth is seeking a Lead Asset Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll lead on delivering insights that drive investment decisions and maximise the performance of our electricity network.

You will own the investment optimiser, run portfolio analyses, collaborate with planning and data teams, and mentor analysts. The role offers a salary of £51,600 to £77,400 with a bonus and flexible options.