Regulation Senior Analyst

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission, part of SSE plc, is looking for a Senior Analyst in the Regulation Team based in Scotland. You will translate policies, analyse regulatory developments and support submissions across price controls and net zero initiatives.

You will work with senior stakeholders to inform decisions and shape industry outcomes. The role requires robust analytical ability, strong communication, and experience in a regulated utility.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in a regulated utility environment.
• Understanding of GB energy regulatory framework and policy developments.

Responsibilities

• Support development of regulatory submissions and business cases.
• Lead research, analysis and policy development to shape regulatory positions.
• Coordinate regulatory projects to meet milestones and engage with stakeholders.
• Represent the business in industry forums and consultations, including Ofgem.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Regulated energy experience

GB energy regulation

Education

Degree in Economics, Business, Science, Engineering or Law

Job description

Base Location

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness.

Salary

£44,000 - £65,900 + 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

SSEN Transmission is experiencing significant growth driven by the need to connect considerable volumes of renewable generation onto our network to facilitate the pathway to Net Zero. Our regulation team is crucial in developing and delivering transmission infrastructure in the North of Scotland.

As a Senior Analyst in the Regulation Team, you will help the wider SSEN Transmission business understand the opportunities and barriers to delivering projects, new services, and consumer outcomes by translating existing policies and regulations and identifying upcoming reforms. You will be working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to achieve these outcomes and goals.

We place real value on thorough evidence and analysis to inform our decisions. It’s essential that we continually evaluate the impact of current policies and regulations and ensure that decisions about future changes are well-informed and evidence-led. This means you will need a good understanding of UK energy system policy, network regulations, and the wider net zero environment.

Our Senior Analysts work across a range of policy areas including, price controls, industry reform and wider net zero policy. You will lead on developing and responding to consultations and industry working groups. You will support senior colleagues in the development and implementation of broader work packages, including the ASTI framework submissions and the enduring regulatory price controls.

You will

• Support the development of business cases and regulatory submissions, to enable the delivery of our strategic objectives.
• Lead and coordinate research, analysis and policy development activities, helping to shape regulatory positions and influence outcomes in support of SSEN Transmission’s priorities.
• Manage and coordinate regulatory projects, ensuring key milestones are delivered on time while working collaboratively across SSEN Transmission and the wider SSE Group.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Ofgem, representing the business in industry forums, responding to consultations and supporting effective engagement across the sector.

In this role, you will benefit from the support and expertise of colleagues across the Regulation Team and the wider SSEN Transmission business, helping you to succeed and develop.

You have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify complex issues, assess root causes and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and technical topics into clear, concise and compelling messages for a range of audiences.
• Experience working within a regulated utility environment, supported by a degree in Economics, Business, Science, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
• An understanding of the GB energy regulatory framework and wider energy sector, with an interest in how regulatory, political and policy developments shape the delivery of major infrastructure and investment programmes.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter outlining why you are interested in a regulatory role at SSE.

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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. Interestfree 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.