Business Analyst - Outside IR35

Business Analyst (SC Cleared) - Contract

Location: Hybrid - Glasgow or Aberdeen
Contract Length: 3 months initial (view to extend)
Rate: £475-£500 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

We're looking for experienced Business Analysts to support a critical programme within the energy sector, focused on operational and transmission network initiatives.

This is an immediate requirement for proactive, delivery-focused BAs who are comfortable operating in complex environments, engaging directly with senior stakeholders, and driving outcomes across business and technical teams.

You’ll act as the bridge between operational delivery teams and wider business strategy.

The role will involve gathering requirements, mapping operational workflows, supporting outage management processes, and ensuring technical solutions align with broader organisational objectives.

This is a fast-paced environment requiring individuals who can work independently, challenge constructively, and quickly build credibility with stakeholders.

• Leading stakeholder engagement sessions and facilitating workshops with senior leadership
• Gathering and documenting business and system requirements
• Mapping As-Is and To-Be processes using BPMN and other modelling techniques
• Supporting outage management processes across the full lifecycle
• Translating operational and technical utility concepts into structured business requirements
• Identifying opportunities for optimisation, efficiency improvements, and risk reduction
• Working closely with operational and technical teams to support delivery initiatives

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently in fast-moving environments
• Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

• Self-starters who can add value quickly
• Strong communicators comfortable engaging senior stakeholders
• Delivery-focused Business Analysts with a pragmatic mindset
• Individuals who can challenge positively and navigate ambiguity effectively