Technical Business Analyst (Energy)

Vallum Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in energy sector is seeking a specialist to lead technical design for digital and data initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring alignment with technical requirements and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates must have experience with energy industry systems and excellent communication skills. This role plays a critical part in contributing to the evolution of the retail energy market.

Qualifications

• Experience with energy industry systems (e.g. DTN, UKLink).
• Understanding of the GB retail energy market and industry codes.
• Knowledge of data flows and technical integration processes.
• Proven experience in regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of digital and data initiatives.
• Lead technical design for REC Change Proposals.
• Review technical systems for improvements.
• Assist in specifications and technical inputs.

Skills

Technical design leadership

Stakeholder engagement

System analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the successful delivery of clients' digital and data initiatives, ensuring solutions align with technical requirements and business goals.
• Participate in technical working groups and design forums, providing expertise and contributing to the development of industry-wide solutions.
• Lead technical design for REC Change Proposals and define impacts on market requirements and systems.
• Working with the Design Authority, conduct analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations for changes.
• Write up the rationale for decisions which are to be consumed by stakeholders.
• Review current and proposed technical systems to identify improvements and support the delivery of efficient, high-quality services.
• Review current data flows and data items to identify improvements to industry process in the context of projects or continuous improvement.
• Assist in creating specifications, interface definitions, and technical inputs to support procurement, onboarding, and integration processes.
• Work with internal colleagues and external service providers to ensure technical consistency, smooth delivery, and alignment with REC obligations.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies relevant to the retail energy market.

About you

• Experience with one or more of the key energy industry systems (e.g. DTN, UKLink, DIP, CRS, CSS).
• Strong understanding of the GB retail energy market, including industry codes and key market functions.
• Knowledge of industry data flows and interfaces, data specifications and associated processes.
• Proven experience in system analysis, data integration, or technical delivery within regulated sectors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including ability to simplify complex technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to produce technical documentation and specifications to a professional standard.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ensuring balanced and practical solutions.
• Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity with the Retail Energy Code (REC) and its governance model.
• Experience working on digital transformation initiatives in the energy/utilities sector.
• Exposure to agile delivery frameworks (e.g. Scrum, SAFe) and tooling such as JIRA or Confluence.
• Experience with regulatory transformation programmes (e.g. Nexus, TRAS, MHHS, Switching).
• Awareness of security, compliance, and data governance principles in technical environments.