Grid Analyst

Grid Analyst

ScottishPower, St Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5AD

Salary from £48,400 with up to 10% Annual Bonus and Single Healthcare

Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date: 19th December 2025

Purpose

As Grid Analyst, you will be responsible for the management of the commercial contract interface for all ScottishPower Renewables' (SPR) grid connection agreements for our existing and new (all technology) portfolio, Onshore and Offshore, covering projects in development, construction and operation for UK and Ireland.

This role will include undertaking analysis of charging and connections policy to support the management team, and for the preparation of investment committee papers for approval covering a range of grid and regulatory proposals

Responsibilities

Responsible for all operator engagement in UK and Ireland to conclude successful connection and service contracts enabling SPR to meet growth targets in connections and revenues, you will prepare proposals to SPR's Investment Committee, covering a range of technical and commercial parameters which includes grid charging forecasts, due diligence assessment, Securities, Liabilities and BM Reviews that will minimise charging exposure, maximise connection opportunities and to ensure compliance with CUSC and licence obligations.

Managing the Grid Connections Specific Stakeholder Engagement Plan, ensuring alignment with business goals that maximises potential for meeting growth targets and aligns with development pipeline, you will be maintain business connections procedures to ensure growth opportunities are maximised across UK and Ireland across all voltage levels.

Coordinating databases of all key industry publications and consultations to ensure the grid team are aware of ongoing requirements, you will also be required to provide secretariat and coordination of internal and cross business forums that ensure SPR compliance risks are mitigated, revenue opportunities are realised and development pipeline is optimised.

Providing reports on assessment and monitoring of market activity of connections and new technologies across UK and Ireland to determine feasibility and viability of optimal solutions for SPR sites, you will prepare financial control submissions for all grid related charging forecasts and revenues to ensure revisions are provided with accuracy and in line with business requirements.

What you'll bring

Educated to Degree standard in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical is preferred but not essential if you can demonstrate knowledge and experience of the grid connection process as other degree disciplines will be considered), you will possess sound knowledge and understanding of the grid regulatory framework, particularly the Connection and Use of System Code (and related codes), a sufficient relevant appreciation of the GB Grid and European Network Codes and an overall understanding of the UK and Ireland regulatory and code governance framework.

Experienced with proven ability to support and develop collaboration with internal departments including Project Delivery, Operations, O&M Services, Commercial Development, Global Energy Management, Policy, Risk & Assurance and Legal in support of grid and regulatory processes, you will have strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills, exceptional financial / analytical skills and commercial acumen.

With a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing and interfacing effectively with cross-functional internal groups of all levels and competencies, you will be experienced in performing and interpreting complex financial analysis to enable data and information to be presented to executive brief standard.

Whats 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 - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to

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Mobility Information

Please 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.