Lead Asset Analytics & Investment Optimisation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible First options

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Lead Asset Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will maximise the performance and reliability of the electricity network, delivering insights to drive investment decisions and support the low-carbon transition.

You will lead on thematic analyses, develop models, and mentor analysts while collaborating with Asset Planning, Strategy, and Digital teams to improve data quality and value.

Qualifications

• Expertise in optimisation techniques, forecasting and scenario analysis to support investment decisions.
• Experience with cost-benefit assessment and quantitative methods for asset investment planning.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills to develop analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as Product Owner for the investment optimiser, driving continuous improvement and value across outcomes.
• Deliver portfolio optimisation, scenario analysis and risk assessments to support planning.
• Develop value frameworks and performance reporting for prioritising asset interventions.
• Collaborate with Asset Planning, Asset Strategy and Data teams to enhance insights.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and process improvements for the analytics team.

Skills

Optimization techniques

Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Cost-benefit assessment

Python

SQL

Tools

Copperleaf Asset Investment Planning

Job description

SSE is seeking a Lead Asset Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will maximise the performance and reliability of the electricity network, delivering insights to drive investment decisions and support the low-carbon transition.

You will lead on thematic analyses, develop models, and mentor analysts while collaborating with Asset Planning, Strategy, and Digital teams to improve data quality and value.