Cost Value Analyst

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We’re proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base ‘home’ location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £40,600 – £61,000 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for a Cost Value Analyst to join our SSEN Transmission Policy and Standards team in achieving Net Zero. The role will include working with key information and stakeholders to provide future financial estimates of any changes made in our technical aspects.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract position.

As Cost Value Analyst you will:

– Assist a varied group of Technical Subject Matter Experts by applying your expertise in cost estimation and engineering value analysis, guaranteeing that technical modifications consider all financial impacts.

– Utilise information from various sources to provide an accurate view of the financial impacts of introducing technical change.

– Create high-quality presentations and reports. Make summaries clear, concise, and visually appealing for easy understanding.

– Provide a support and advisory service to all key stakeholders on whole life costs and value estimation of technical changes or introduction of new technologies.

– Assist with general support team tasks.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– A degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline.

– Proven estimating/cost/value experience, with full appreciation of Whole Life Costing in an Asset Management Operations Business.

– A strong working knowledge of cost estimating, cost and data analysis, cost modelling and assurance.

– Strong analytical and computer skills – Excel (advanced), databases, Power Platforms and project management tools.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we’re creating secure power for generations to come.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on 01738 275370.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.