Location
Reading office (expected to spend 50% of your working week on-site)
Hours
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Salary
£50,100 - £75,100 per annum + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
About the Role
As a Senior Energy Meteorologist in SSE’s Energy Markets team, you will join and support the operational teams at the heart of the Group’s journey to a net zero future. This role offers the opportunity to apply your meteorological expertise to shape commercially informed decisions across our wholesale energy portfolio. Working closely with colleagues across Trading, Planning and Risk, you will provide trusted short- and medium-term weather insight that supports day-to-day operations, strengthens resilience, and helps optimise our wind and wider renewable portfolio.
This position requires someone who values the impact of careful analysis, collaboration, clear communication, and shared decision-making in a dynamic and evolving environment. You will provide clear, timely and trusted weather forecasts, interpret complex weather models with sound judgement, and communicate confidence levels, risks and alternative scenarios in an accessible way.
You will build strong, collaborative relationships across Meteorology, Trading and Planning, contributing to an inclusive team culture and shared success. Your insight into weather, wind and solar patterns will help improve forecast performance, reduce imbalance costs and strengthen portfolio resilience. You will continuously seek ways to improve forecasting approaches, embracing scientific, technical and AI developments to enhance quality, safety and business value.
Experience
- Strong academic background in meteorology, science, mathematics or a related discipline, ideally to postgraduate level
- Experience interpreting weather models and translating technical information into clear, practical guidance for operational or commercial stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and numerical capability, with an interest in coding, data management and continuous improvement
About you
- A genuine passion for weather systems, renewable energy and the role high-quality forecasting plays in decision-making
- Warm, confident and collaborative communication style with the ability to explain your thinking clearly, influence positively and work closely with others
Qualifications
- Relevant academic qualifications in meteorology, science, mathematics or related disciplines, ideally postgraduate level
