Techno Economic Analyst

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job description

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Are you interested in Economic Analysis?
Would you like to work for the UK’s leading Technology, Innovation, and Research Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy?

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking a Techno-Economic Analyst. You will combine technical and engineering expertise with financial analysis to enhance existing models, develop new assumptions, and deliver high-quality insights for internal and external stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Scope out requirements for detailed techno-economic modelling and agree on action plans to identify and implement appropriate detailed assumptions and model structures.
• Identify and action appropriate balance between a consistent set of linked models and the need for flexibility and specific functionality in bespoke models.
• Regularly update financial and related databases for publicly available data and capture relevant data generated in Catapult projects (maintaining client confidentiality where applicable).
• Understand financial analysis support needed by the Cornwall team, the Analysis & Insights Team, and the wider organisation.
• Identify opportunities for, and support the production of, Analysis & Insights publications on finance and economics-related themes.

What experience should you have?

• A successful track record in a similar role within an academic, technical, or management consultancy environment; or relevant academic experience.
• Demonstrable problem-solving ability and the capacity to manage conflicting requirements.
• Strong financial and economic modelling skills, including high proficiency in MS Excel and other analytical tools through the development of in-house models.
• Knowledge and experience working within the renewable or energy environment with a solid financial background.
• Confidence in effective communication in both technical and commercial/business language.
• Needs to make rational and commercially based decisions.

What Qualifications do you need?

• A PhD or equivalent in a technical, mathematical, or scientific discipline.

What qualities are we looking for?

• A confident communicator with adaptability to different scenarios and audiences.
• A problem solver with creative thinking abilities.
• Commercially minded with a high level of business acumen.

Location
This role can be based at any of our ORE Catapult locations across the UK. This means you have the flexibility to choose the work environment and location that suits you best. A full list of our sites can be found here.

What do we offer?

• Salary up to £44k, depending on proven ability and experience.
• A hybrid role with flexibility to work in the office and at home.
• 38 days of holidays, including flexible bank holidays and the option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension, annual bonus, life assurance, and healthcare scheme as standard.
• Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Electric vehicle and Bike2Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• An open working environment with great potential for career progression and options for Learning and Development.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a range of diversity groups and networks, including Inclusion and Diversity, STEM, and LGBTQ+.
• Refer a Friend scheme paying £1500.
• ORE Catapult values diversity and understands the importance of ensuring everyone feels heard, valued, and part of something bigger. We believe that a diversity of ideas, points of view, and perspectives drives our innovation and success as a business.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics such as gender, sexual orientation, race, etc., and we will make reasonable adjustments as needed. We understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every criterion listed. If you feel you have the skills and potential to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

ORE Catapult values are Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, and Integrity.

We aim to fill this role through our extensive network and online applications over the next few months before contacting any agencies. Speculative approaches are not welcomed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries
• Services for Renewable Energy

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