Asset Optimisation Analyst

Job Description

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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

Centrica Power is at the forefront of the UK and Irish energy transition. Our portfolio spans flexible and conventional generation, renewable energy, energy storage and nuclear. With over £2bn of gross capital deployed, over 600MW in operation and a further 500MW in construction, still we continue with our ambitious growth plans in place, we’re building a Power business that will play a major role in the UK’s low carbon future.

We’re involved in some of the most exciting projects in the sector — from our 20% stake in the current UK nuclear fleet, to our 15% investment in the development of Sizewell C, to leading the UK’s first advanced modular reactor programme with X Energy and renewables portfolio. And that’s just the start. Over the next five years, we’re accelerating investment as part of Centrica’s green growth strategy. This is your opportunity to help shape a business of major strategic significance to Centrica and to the UK’s energy mix.

About your role:

To support Centrica Power’s growth ambitions, we are seeking an Asset Optimisation Analyst to enhance the commercial performance of our operating asset portfolio.

Working within the Commercial Operations team, you will support the Senior Commercial Manager by delivering robust analysis and commercial insight that shapes trading strategy and maximises revenue across our CCGT, battery, peaker and solar assets. You will develop and maintain asset value models, analyse forecast vs. actual performance, and identify the key drivers and risks influencing portfolio returns.

Location: We work flexibly in line with our Flexible First working arrangements believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. There will, however, be a requirement to attend meetings across our Windsor, Reading and London offices.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop, maintain and refine transparent asset value models across CCGTs, batteries, peakers and solar assets.

• Run backcast models to determine optimal dispatch and feed insights into trading strategies, including data gathering, optimisation logic and output visualisation.

• Produce high‑quality forecast vs. actual performance analysis using consistent breakdowns (prices, volumes, availability, constraints, cycling, fees/charges) and translate findings into commercial actions.

• Work closely with Operations and Asset Management to ensure models reflect real‑world operating behaviour, maintenance cycles and technical constraints.

• Source and interpret external market and industry data (competitor activity, market pipeline, ESO/Elexon signals) and convert insights into implications for asset performance and commercial strategy.

• Apply rigorous data quality checks across telemetry/SCADA, metering/settlement data, trading outputs and Finance reporting.

• Support decision‑ready packs for investment cases, optimisation opportunities and operational strategy.

• Drive continuous improvement through template development, automation and analytical tooling using SQL and Python.

• Build strong relationships with Operations, Finance and other internal teams to ensure insights are understood, trusted and acted upon.

• Identify data requirements and develop analytical tools to support performance and optimisation decisions.

Here's what we’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science or another numerate discipline.

• Professional qualifications or certifications in energy markets, analytics or related fields are desirable.

• Experience in commercial analytics, optimisation support, performance analysis, revenue assurance or valuation within the power or energy sector.

• Strong ability to analyse time‑series operational and commercial data and communicate insights clearly to non‑specialists.

• Strong data analytics skills, including experience with SQL, Python, Power BI or similar tools.

• Ability to build practical asset value models and scenario‑based sensitivities, with clear articulation of assumptions and limitations.

• Understanding of how different asset types earn value and the operational drivers that influence commercial outcomes.

• Experience sourcing and interpreting external market data (Elexon, NG ESO, ENTSO‑E, SCADA/PI) and converting insights into recommended actions.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively with Trading, Operations and Finance to translate analysis into decisions.

• Demonstrated analytical curiosity, exploring data beyond the obvious, questioning assumptions and uncovering hidden value or risks.

• Skilled in commercial storytelling, synthesising complex operational and market drivers into concise, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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