Job Description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, SSE Energy Markets business is the heart of the SSE Group, and supports our ambitions to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a crucial role in the net zero transition, ensuring we have the energy supplies required to meet the needs of our customers; procuring the fuel required by the generation plants and selling the power output from our renewable and low-carbon thermal assets. Join us on our journey to net zero, and help us power change. About the Role Base Location: Flexible, however you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to: Glasgow, Perth, Edinburgh, Belfast or Dublin. Salary: Up to £71,600 / €96,000 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available Energy Economics, within SSE Energy Markets (EM), acts as the internal economic advisor to the Energy business units of the SSE Group. The Power Modelling team is the centre of expertise for modelling within Energy Economics. Power Modelling supports the other areas of Energy Economics in delivering long-term scenario-based forecasts of power prices and asset revenues. These forecasts are endorsed by SSE's Group Executive Committee for use to support the appraisal of opportunities and the valuation of investments. This role will have a key responsibility in acting as a technical lead supporting the Power Modelling team. It is an ideal opportunity for a modelling expert to broaden and deepen the long-term Power Fundamentals modelling available to Energy Economics in both GB/ISEM, as well as internationally. The Senior Power Modeller will research and develop modelling capability for new market needs, technologies, system services and networks, as well as working to package and refine their work into robust toolsets which our colleagues can depend upon to let them provide deeper insight. Your responsibilities will include: - Play a lead role in the development and maintenance of Energy Economics' long-term power market modelling. - Work closely with Energy Economics colleagues who provide the commercial analytical support required to underpin long-term investment decisions, asset valuations and other strategic decision-making. Ensuring that delivery of our service meets their needs, and incorporating their feedback into the development of the product. - Research, develop, and maintain long-term fundamental models for a range of power markets and purposes. - Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure modelling approaches and assumptions are up-to-date and appropriate. - Support junior colleagues in the modelling team in developing their skills. Promote and explain our modelling to wider business colleagues. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: - Expert level capability in modelling wholesale power markets and power systems using PLEXOS or similar software, and revenue modelling of power generation projects. Consideration will be given to a similar level of demonstrably transferrable experience. - Detailed knowledge of electricity markets (GB, ISEM or similar), or able to demonstrate the applicability of your knowledge of a relevant sector. - Good business acumen and commercial awareness; able to focus on the commercial implications of insights obtained through modelling. - Self-motivated and organized, able to take ownership of the delivery of work and demonstrate consistent achievement of objectives. - Experience in the use of Python, or load flow analysis tools such as PSSE would be strongly beneficial. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.