Senior Regulatory Advisor

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Regulatory Advisor for a renewables business in London or Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in energy markets and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. Responsibilities include leading regulatory analysis and monitoring policy developments. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, along with bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in energy markets, renewables development, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of market design and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence within complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory analysis and engagement across GB, RoI, and NI.
• Monitor and influence policy developments.
• Provide strategic input into centralized network planning processes.

Skills

Energy markets experience

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Lobbying and policy shaping

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant third-level qualification in energy, economics, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

I am recruiting for a Senior Regulatory Advisor with a renewables business (role can be based in London or Glasgow). The role:

• Lead regulatory analysis and engagement across GB, RoI, and NI, covering engagement with NESO, Ofgem, Crown Estate, CRU, EirGrid
• Monitor and influence policy developments including REMA, OFTO frameworks, and centralised planning initiatives (e.g., SSEP, CSNP, CP2030)
• Provide strategic input into centralised network planning processes that underpin generation investment decisions (transition to plan led i.e. SSEP, offshore leasing models and multi-energy transmission network planning)
• Analyse the commercial consequences of market rule changes, including T&Cs within the GB Contracts for Difference, ROI RESS/ORESS and emerging NI RESS scheme, PPA structures (e.g., Inchcape), and auction design (e.g., AR8)

The Successful Applicant

You will have

• Minimum 7 years\' experience in energy markets, renewables development, or regulatory affairs
• Strong understanding of market design, regulatory frameworks, and commercial impacts
• Proven ability to operate independently and influence within complex stakeholder environments
• Experience in lobbying, policy shaping, and industry representation
• Relevant third-level qualification in energy, economics, engineering, or related discipline
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of the political and competitive landscape across GB and SEM
• Ability to translate technical and regulatory complexity into actionable insights

What\'s on Offer

London or Glasgow based role (hybrid)

Up to £75,000, bonus and benefits