Strategic Optimisation Manager

Iberdrola Group; Prenton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Healthcare options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking a strategic leader to head energy planning and optimisation initiatives across government partners and local authorities, helping shape long-term energy plans and regional approaches. You will oversee DSO projects, drive reporting, analysis and stakeholder engagement, and identify opportunities to enhance network modelling and automation.

You'll bring experience in regulated environments, engineering background, and strong leadership to develop high-performing

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Experience delivering projects in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GB electricity network planning and risks.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and business planning capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong analytical skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering strategic energy planning and optimisation activities.
• Provide network insights and support long-term energy plans.
• Oversee DSO projects and regulatory initiatives with high-quality reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve network modelling, automation and optimisation.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Regulated Industry Experience

Energy Market Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Energy Networks deliver better outcomes for customers, communities and stakeholders across our licence areas.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead a team delivering strategic energy planning and optimisation activities that support government organisations, local authorities and industry stakeholders on their Net Zero journeys. Working closely with internal and external partners, you'll provide network insights, support the development of long-term energy plans and help shape regional and national approaches to future energy requirements. You'll oversee key DSO projects and regulatory initiatives, providing leadership across emerging technical and policy areas while ensuring high-quality reporting, analysis and stakeholder engagement. You'll also identify opportunities to improve network modelling, automation and optimisation capabilities, helping SP Energy Networks remain at the forefront of energy system development and innovation.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader with experience operating in a regulated environment and a strong understanding of electricity networks and energy planning.

• A degree in Engineering or an equivalent discipline / experience.
• Strong experience delivering projects and programmes within regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GB electricity network planning, operation and associated risks.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and business planning capability.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and drive successful outcomes in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint capability.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action, our benefits are designed to help you do just that.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to financial wellbeing support
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England. We're investing more than 5.5 billion in our transmission network to support the growth of renewable energy and help deliver a Net Zero future. With diverse opportunities across our business and a commitment to developing internal talent, we offer rewarding careers with real scope for growth and progression. Inclusion, diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they create a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve.

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note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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