Regulation Manager

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE, is seeking a senior regulatory professional to shape policy, oversee price controls and investment signalling, and collaborate with Ofgem and board-level stakeholders.

You will lead a small team within Regulation, Strategy and Planning, driving evidence-based policy; contribute to the UK energy transition and 2030 targets while managing regulatory timelines and external communications.

Qualifications

• Understanding GB energy regulatory framework and policy landscape.
• Experience in price control environments is beneficial.
• Ability to shape regulatory positioning with evidence and narrative.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Shape and develop robust regulatory positions and advocacy.
• Secure regulatory approval for capex opportunities with Ofgem submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with Ofgem and other stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team members and grow team capability.
• Lead a small team of industry experts within Regulation, Strategy and Planning.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary engagement

Leadership experience

Job description

Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Inverness or Glasgow. Hybrid working with a split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance.

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Our Regulation, Strategy and Planning Directorate plays a central role in shaping and delivering the transmission infrastructure required across the North of Scotland. As part of this strategic team, you will provide expert advice to the SSEN Transmission Board and Executive Committee on a range of internal and external factors impacting regulatory strategy, programme delivery, and overall business performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams and foster strong collaboration to help shape the external regulatory policy environment, and to develop regulatory strategies to secure future business growth opportunities. This role will support critical outcomes including the UK Government's Mission Control ambition to deliver clean power by 2030.

This role includes responsibility for leading and managing areas of regulatory policy, including for future price controls, and safeguarding the value of our future investment pipeline by shaping policy outcomes to align with our long‑term strategy. You will be at the forefront of shaping, negotiating, and delivering the regulatory landscape and securing approvals within it through close engagement with Ofgem and other key stakeholders.

You Will

• Shape Regulatory Strategy: Shape and develop robust positions to support SSEN Transmission's future regulatory strategy and advocacy to ensure long‑term regulatory and commercial success that delivers value for our customers and society. Key areas include price controls, funding mechanisms, incentives, competition and connections reform.
• Secure Future Investment: Support future investment programmes by obtaining regulatory approval of capex opportunities through high‑quality engagement and evidence‑based submissions to Ofgem to achieve our strategic goals.
• Build Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially Ofgem, by engaging regularly, responding to industry consultations, and representing SSEN Transmission at industry forums.
• Coach and Develop: Provide coaching and guidance to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members and others within SSEN Transmission.
• Manage a Team: Manage a small team of industry experts, focusing on their continuous development and growing team capability.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative Regulation team, working alongside experienced colleagues across SSEN Transmission and the wider SSE Group who are committed to helping you develop and succeed in the role.

You have

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of the GB energy regulatory framework, the energy sector, key stakeholders, and the policy landscape, including political and policy impacts on regulated companies (in particular, an understanding of how regulatory frameworks shape project design, development, and execution). Experience in a price control environment would be beneficial, although not essential.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to use logical and analytical reasoning to identify problems, determine causes, propose and implement solutions within the context of the SSEN Transmissions strategic ambitions and the external environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and writing skills to articulate complex issues clearly and accurately, including to external and senior audiences. Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross‑Disciplinary Engagement: Ability to work outside your area of expertise, engaging with experts to gather and present information for investment cases, policy development, and strategy.
• Leadership Experience: Ability to shape regulatory positioning, not just deliver process. Focus on achieving high standards for evidence, narrative and consistency, delivering high‑quality outputs to tight regulatory timelines. Ability to build trust with both internal teams and external regulators.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Stephanie at [e-mail] / 01738 342963 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.