Senior Whole Energy Modelling Analyst

About the role

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

By working closely with government, the regulator and industry, NESO will play a vital and central role in advising on energy policy and strategy to ensure that it is not only optimal and deliverable but that it drives effective action and delivery plans across all energy vectors and sectors of the economy. NESO will also utilise its experience and expertise across the energy system to provide independent whole energy insights, supporting industry with optimal decision making and strategic direction.

As a Whole Energy Modelling Analyst, you will be an integral part of the Whole Energy Modelling team, which sits within the multidisciplinary Strategy and Policy directorate. Your role will involve contributing to whole energy system analysis, particularly in the context of energy case studies that address complex industry uncertainties. This analysis will provide the quantitative evidence necessary to inform and support the development of effective energy insights and advisory materials.

This role can be based from Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 

About us

The ESO has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon operation by 2025. And by 2035, we want to run 100% clean, green energy, all the time.

Becoming the National Energy System Operator

In Summer of 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate within a team of Whole Energy Modelling Analysts under the guidance of the Whole Energy Modelling Manager. Together, you will ensure modelling is robust and effectively informs the creation of whole energy insights and responses to requests for advice, analysis and information from government and the regulator.
• Conduct the modelling and analysis required for specific projects in the portfolio of statutory requests and whole energy insights. This will involve working with cross-functional teams to develop the overall scope, assumptions, and parameters for each project, and then developing the scenarios and conducting the studies required to inform the project.
• Apply whole system thinking to draw conclusions from your analyses and share your findings with the wider Strategy and Policy directorate. Work with them to translate these conclusions into compelling, evidence-based insights.
• Build relationships with other NESO modelling teams and share best practice. Identify experts in specific types of studies and models and seek their advice to support complex projects.
• Provide guidance and training to more junior team members within the Whole Energy Modelling team
• Conduct energy industry research to stay abreast of emerging modelling techniques and assumptions, applying these to whole energy analysis. Work with the horizon scanning functions in the Strategy and Policy directorate and across the business to understand their findings and update assumptions accordingly.
• Consider potential hypotheses to explore, work with the team to evaluate these, and present them as proposals for future whole energy insight topics.

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

Knowledge

• Understanding of the energy sector and relevant interconnected industries (e.g., water) - knowledge of the structure, regulatory environment and the short- and long-term issues affecting the industry.

Experience

• Strong experience in analytical role(s)

Skills

• Expert computer literacy: You have a high level of computer literacy and are proficient in using MS Excel. Understanding of analytical software packages (e.g., R, SQL, MatLab, Excel, VBA or Excel Solver) is desirable.
• Analytical skills:   You effectively grasp and critique information from a wide range of sources including key stakeholders and industry publications.  You can convert quantitative and qualitative data from this into valuable insights and analyses for a diverse range of audiences.
• Structured problem solver: You excel in structured problem solving, with a focus on data-related challenges and solutions.
• Communication: You can convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £52,000 - £60,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

More Information

This role closes on 25th April 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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