Senior Whole-Energy Forecasting Analyst (UK Remote)

Adecco Portugal; Warwick; Remote; GBP 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking a Senior Energy Forecasting Analyst for a 6-month contract. The role is primarily remote in the UK with occasional travel to Warwick, focusing on forecasting methodologies and whole-system modelling across electricity, gas, hydrogen and biomethane.

You will develop data-driven forecasting frameworks, engage with government, regulators and industry partners, and mentor colleagues in the modelling team to support decarbonisation and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy forecasting, energy modelling, scenario planning or energy systems analysis.
• Strong understanding of energy supply and demand forecasting.
• Experience working within electricity, gas, hydrogen, biomethane, heat, transport or wider whole-energy systems environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing or working with complex modelling frameworks.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of forecasting methodologies and planning assumptions across multiple energy sectors and technologies.
• Delivering whole-system modelling and regional energy pathway analysis covering supply, demand and future energy scenarios.
• Developing modelling frameworks that integrate data from multiple sources and sectors into consistent forecasting outputs.
• Analysing energy demand and supply trends across electricity, hydrogen, biomethane, heat, transport, industry and consumer sectors.
• Leading technical engagement with industry stakeholders, distribution network operators, regulators and subject matter experts.
• Researching emerging technologies, market developments and modelling approaches to improve forecasting capability.
• Translating complex modelling outputs into meaningful insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supporting the development of integrated modelling architecture and data-driven decision-making frameworks.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues within the wider modelling and forecasting team.

Skills

Energy forecasting

Energy modelling

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Whole-systems thinking

Forecasting tools

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Python

SQL

R

MATLAB

VBA

Excel

Job description

Pontoon is seeking a Senior Energy Forecasting Analyst for a 6-month contract. The role is primarily remote in the UK with occasional travel to Warwick, focusing on forecasting methodologies and whole-system modelling across electricity, gas, hydrogen and biomethane.

You will develop data-driven forecasting frameworks, engage with government, regulators and industry partners, and mentor colleagues in the modelling team to support decarbonisation and investment decisions.