Lead BI Developer
* Job Number: 558552
* Closing at: Jun 16 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Perth, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen
Salary: £69,105 - £81,406 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Join the central Reporting and Analytics team in Transmission to deliver scalable, reusable reporting products across SSEN Transmission. You’ll lead the development of reporting solutions using Power BI and related platform technologies, helping shape how reporting is delivered across the organisation.
You will
* Lead the design and development of reporting products, semantic models and dashboards across a range of operational and analytical use cases
* Develop solutions primarily using Power BI, while contributing to wider reporting and analytics tooling and platform capabilities over time
* Work closely with analysts, engineers, architects and business stakeholders to turn reporting requirements into scalable and reusable solutions
* Work with a variety of data sources and technologies, including shared platform data, operational systems and business managed data
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting ways of working, including agile delivery, release processes, documentation and support handover practices
You have
* Proven experience developing reporting solutions and semantic models using Power BI within a complex business environment
* Experience working with a range of data sources, including operational systems, spreadsheets, shared data platforms and business managed data
* Strong understanding of data modelling principles, report performance optimisation and reusable reporting design
* Experience working collaboratively across technical and business teams to define, challenge and deliver practical reporting solutions
* Proven ability to work in an agile environment, taking ownership of delivery and working from loosely defined requirements
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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