Lead Investment Manager, Energy & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

SSE plc; Perth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP access

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE, a leading energy company, is seeking a Senior Investment Manager to join SSE Thermal Development in the UK. You will shape investment decisions, lead analysis and business cases for large-scale energy projects, and mentor a high-performing analytics team.

You will coordinate with corporate finance and external advisers on financing structures, while ensuring rigorous governance and clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in discounted cashflow modelling and investment appraisal.
• Ability to challenge market/regulatory assumptions underpinning financial models.
• Proven track record in developing robust business cases for major projects.
• Experience leading and developing teams of analysts.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in project/infrastructure debt-financed projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead discounted cashflow modelling, investment appraisal and business case development for major energy and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate project assumptions, value drivers and risks with scenarios and sensitivities.
• Coach and develop a team of analysts, setting objectives and ensuring growth.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to influence project outcomes.
• Establish and improve analytical standards, governance and outputs.
• Strengthen the team's project finance capability with external advisers.

Skills

DCF modelling

Investment appraisal

Valuation of large-scale projects

Commercial judgment

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Decision governance

Tools

Project finance tools

Financial modelling

Job description

SSE, a leading energy company, is seeking a Senior Investment Manager to join SSE Thermal Development in the UK. You will shape investment decisions, lead analysis and business cases for large-scale energy projects, and mentor a high-performing analytics team.

You will coordinate with corporate finance and external advisers on financing structures, while ensuring rigorous governance and clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.