Commercial Strategy Analyst - Offshore

About the role

Join us and be part of the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations.

As a Commercial Strategy Analyst, you'll work across a diverse range of high profile offshore infrastructure projects to connect more clean, low-carbon power to England and Wales.

You'll assist the commercial team in preparing research, delivery documents and business cases to advance the net zero project portfolio. You'll get involved in both developing and in-flight projects, having a real impact in shaping their delivery.

The Great Grid Upgrade is about more than just infrastructure - it’s about securing a cleaner, more sustainable future for everyone. That’s a job anyone can be proud of.

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to our Warwick office on a monthly basis and project sites as required.  We are open to full time and part time applicants including a job share, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key accountabilities

• Think strategically and apply your experience (preferably for energy infrastructure) of strategically framing options and developing strategic options and commercial strategy. 
• Closely collaborate with stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes. 
• Support the offshore commercial teams with commercial strategy optioneering.
• Scope key questions and transform them into an actionable work plan.

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has: 

• Experience of either strategy or commercial; ideally you'll have an understanding of a regulated environment, capital delivery and construction. 
• Stakeholder management experience and ideally project management experience.
• An analytical mindset with a passion for improving things.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working in an agile environment.
• Experience of building reports and producing analytics in Power BI would be an advantage.
• A Driving Licence and the ability to travel.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £46,000 - £58,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales. 

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. 

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. 

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More information

This role closes on 31 January 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews to be held week commencing 10 and 17 February.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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