Grid- en Regelgevingsmanager

Job Description

To lead and provide subject matter expertise for multi technologies focused on grid connections (commercial contracts) - UK and Ireland, covering both onshore and offshore connections across Distribution and Transmission voltages.

Reporting to the Head of the department, the Grid & Regulation Manager will work closely with members of all teams in SPR including legal, the investment office, land and estates, development, construction, global technical services and operations.

The successful candidate will also play a critical role in interfacing externally with Network Operators, Transmission System Operators, relevant regulatory bodies, industry groups and trade associations.

The individual will have significant opportunities to work closely with both SPR's executive team and Iberdrola's global regulation, demonstrating that the grid teams' contributions and impacts, focus on enabling business targets and therefore contributing to Net Zero.

What you'll be doing

You'll be a key influencer on behalf of SPR and will have the responsibility for identifying and mitigating commercial and regulatory risks and/or improving revenue opportunities linked to grid connections, spanning the whole lifecycle of generation from pre-development through decommissioning. Understanding and navigating the relevant codes and legislation that govern the associated procedures and methodologies effectively, will be key to being able to perform this role well.

Work will typically include digging into the detail of how regulation can affect grid, including: problem solving - to help different teams in the business better manage projects; lobbying externally - to improve contractual positions with network operators; and, internal education - to ensure the business understands the complex and everchanging world of connections (present focus is the reform and its associated transition).

What you'll bring

You'll be degree educated and/or have extensive experience working in the electricity industry which may have been from a commercial, or engineering focus - with the ability to work in either. Proven experience working with codes and/or licences and/or grid agreements/contracts is essential,

including the ability to navigate, interpret and respond to complex documents such as consultations covering technical industry reform.

What's 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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart 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 [email protected].

Mobility

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.