Overview
Join us, be part of more. We are a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. Our Centrica Power team is at the forefront of the UK and Irish energy transition, delivering flexible and conventional generation, renewable energy, storage and nuclear solutions. This senior individual contributor role – GB Power Markets Lead – provides assurance and governance of power market forecasts used for investment decisions and operational planning, influencing cross‑functional teams across Centrica Power.
Responsibilities
* Lead governance of GB power market forecasts and assumptions, ensuring consistent standards, documentation and audit trails for investment, contracting and operational decisions.
* Define the appropriate forecast inputs for different decision contexts, determining when to use GF&E fundamentals, forward‑curve‑based views or evidence‑based adjustments.
* Translate GB market developments (e.g., design changes, code updates, new products and emerging behaviours) into clear forecast implications and testable hypotheses for Centrica Power.
* Conduct structured “material change” reviews to explain shifts in asset economics or portfolio outcomes and prevent unexplained variances entering decisions.
* Align forecasts with operational reality by working closely with Trading, Operations and asset teams.
* Maintain a single source of truth for GB assumptions, including inputs, rationale, sensitivities, limitations and refresh cadence.
* Deliver regular forecast and assumptions packs, drive cross‑functional alignment and escalated risks with clear options.
* Develop decision‑specific alternative views where required, using simplified simulations, market data and historic analysis (without replicating full fundamental modelling).
* Focus on governance, assurance and decision‑use of forecasts, not day‑to‑day market monitoring or ownership of dispatch/optimisation models.
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative or analytical discipline.
* Relevant training in power markets, forecasting, analytics or risk/governance is advantageous.
* Substantial relevant experience in GB power markets (market analytics, trading support, energy consultancy, utility/IPP commercial, market design/policy teams or forecasting).
* Demonstrable experience owning or supporting market view/forecast governance (release notes, change logs, scenarios, sensitivities, audit trails).
* Strong understanding of GB market mechanics relevant to asset valuation and operations: forward pricing, balancing/imbalance, constraints/local signals, Capacity Market, ancillary services and key code/market reforms.
* Ability to translate market developments into commercial implications for different asset types (energy storage, peakers, CCGT, renewables).
* Confident stakeholder engagement; able to challenge constructively, reconcile differing views and land decisions with clear rationale.
* Hands‑on experience shaping or challenging market forecasts, with enough modelling literacy to assess strengths, weaknesses and relevance.
* Skilled at producing concise, high‑quality decision outputs for senior audiences.
* High ownership, sound judgement and comfort operating in ambiguity.
Application
To learn more about why we are a great place to work and what being part of more means for you, visit https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica. We welcome applicants who are full of energy, fired up about sustainability and ready to shape a better tomorrow.
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