Senior Investment Manager

SSE PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Senior Investment Manager to shape investment decisions for significant energy projects. You’ll lead analysis from early opportunities to final approval, combining financial insight with leadership to guide a high-performing team of analysts.

You will build robust business cases, champion rigorous assumptions, and influence senior leaders with clear, evidence-based recommendations. Flexible working options are available across locations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in discounted cashflow modelling, investment appraisal and valuation of large-scale projects.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to challenge market, regulatory and technical assumptions.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing others to build capability and team excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead discounted cashflow modelling, investment appraisal and business case development for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate project assumptions, value drivers, risks and uncertainties to produce clear investment recommendations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of analysts, setting objectives and supporting career growth.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to influence decisions and improve outcomes.
• Establish and improve analytical standards, including model reviews and data governance.
• Develop the team's project finance capability and collaborate with Corporate Finance and advisers.

Skills

DCF Modelling

Investment Appraisal

Valuation

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - London, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £68,000 - £102,000 + car/car allowance + 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

We're looking for a Senior Investment Manager to join SSE Thermal Development and play a key role in shaping investment decisions for some of the UK's most significantflexible and low-carbon energy projects. This is an opportunity to lead investment analysis and business case development across a portfolio of complex development projects where commercial structures, policy frameworks, costs and routes to market continue to evolve and high-quality analysis is central to making sound investment decisions.

You'll combine strong financial and commercial insight with people leadership, acting as a trusted adviser to project teams and senior leaders, translating complex analysis into clear recommendations while developing a high-performing team of analysts.

You will

• Lead discounted cashflow modelling, investment appraisal and business case development for major energy and infrastructure projects, supporting decisions from early-stage opportunities through to final investment approval.
• Lead the critical evaluation of project assumptions, value drivers, risks and uncertainties, using financial analysis, scenarios and sensitivities to turn complex information into clear investment recommendations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of analysts, setting clear objectives, supporting their career development and creating an inclusive environment where people can grow their skills and deliver their best work.
• Build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, influencing and challenging constructively to improve project outcomes and investment decisions.
• Establish and continuously improve analytical standards and ways of working, including model review, assumption management, data governance and consistent, transparent analytical outputs.
• Develop and strengthen the team's project finance capability, working with Corporate Finance and external advisers on financing structures and project-financed developments.

You have

• Significant experience in discounted cashflow (DCF) modelling, investment appraisal and valuation of large-scale capital projects, ideally within energy, infrastructure, utilities or similarly complex sectors.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to understand and challenge the market, regulatory, technical and commercial assumptions underpinning a financial model.
• The ability to translate complex financial and commercial information into clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Experience developing robust business cases and supporting projects through investment decision-making and governance processes.
• A track record of leading, coaching and developing others, with a passion for building capability and supporting team success.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, influence decisions and build trusted relationships across multiple disciplines.
• Experience of project finance, infrastructure finance or debt-funded projects would be advantageous; alternatively, you'll bring strong investment analysis experience and an interest in developing this capability.

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.

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 341514 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.