Modelling Specialist

About the Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driving the transformation of Great Britain’s energy system to make it cleaner, more secure and more affordable for consumers. Together with industry, we are planning and operating an energy system that can meet net zero goals while keeping the lights on at all times. We are looking for a Senior Economics Specialist to join the SSEP Economic Modelling team within NESO’s Strategic Energy Planning division.

The team builds and analyses whole-system scenarios to identify cost-effective, spatially informed energy pathways for Great Britain. In this role, you will lead simulations and analysis across electricity, gas and hydrogen, bringing together market and network modelling to inform recommendations on how Great Britain can decarbonise its energy system in a coordinated, cost-effective and deliverable way. This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow or London, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

• Support and at times lead the delivery of analysis across electricity, gas and hydrogen to support recommendations for how Great Britain can decarbonise its energy system under an integrated system plan.
• Support and at times lead the development and execution of simulations using pan-European market models.
• Contribute to defining modelling hypotheses and scenarios and assess their impacts across electricity, gas and hydrogen networks.
• Support the development and maintenance of whole-energy system models, introducing new methods to improve evidence-based decision-making under uncertainty.
• Focus on quality assurance across modelling work and outputs, ensuring processes and results are robust, repeatable and well-tested.
• Document modelling processes, assumptions and decisions so that analysis is transparent, auditable and can be repeated when required.
• Provide input and challenge on modelling progress, risks and issues, and collaborate closely with colleagues.
• Communicate modelling results and recommendations in a clear, actionable way to stakeholders.

• Has a strong interest in the energy sector, with some understanding of energy system structures, challenges and interactions between electricity, gas and hydrogen.
• Some experience of economics, data science, system analysis or network planning, with the ability to think holistically.
• Experience using modelling and analytical software and translating data into insights.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver analytical work with support from others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain modelling outputs to non-technical audiences.
• A logical, practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to break down problems into structured analysis.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

A competitive salary of £54,000 - £62,000 dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package.

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance.
• 26 days annual leave as standard.
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Annual enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take‑home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.
• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading.
• Additional Birthday Day Off.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts.
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance.

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before the published closing date.