Your new company
HAYS are delighted to be working exclusively with the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) on this vacancy.
About NEP: Join one of the UK's most exciting and pioneering projects - the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) is developing onshore and offshore infrastructure needed to transport CO2 from carbon capture projects across Teesside and the Humber - collectively known as the East Coast Cluster - to secure storage under the North Sea. The infrastructure is crucial to achieving net zero in the UK's most carbon-intensive industrial regions. This is a first-of-its-kind, utterly unique and extremely exciting start-up organisation. NEP is in an incorporated joint venture established solely to develop and operate CO₂ transportation and storage infrastructure on behalf of the NEP Shareholders - BP, Equinor and Total Energies.
Working for NEP
NEP offers the opportunity to work on an exciting, nationally significant net-zero project alongside talented and dedicated professionals. Their values - Safety, Care, Integrity, Collaboration and Accountability - guide everything they do. Providing a safe, inclusive workplace, supportive culture and opportunities to build a rewarding career.
Your new role
As the Economic / Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a central role in the economic evaluation of major Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Transport & Storage infrastructure investments. This includes developing robust investment appraisal cash flow models, analysing cost drivers, supporting commercial strategy, and enabling evidence‑based decision‑making for multi‑billion‑pound CCS assets.
The role provides core analytical support to the entire team, ensuring commercial, regulatory, and technical assumptions are integrated into consistent economic frameworks that inform FID decisions, stakeholder reporting and long‑term planning.
Key deliverables will include:
Economic Modelling & Analysis
Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Support
Performance Reporting & Governance
Commercial Support
This is a rare opportunity to work in small, high impact team at the forefront of the UK's Net Zero transformation, offering exposure to investment appraisal and commercial modelling of nationally significant infrastructure assets
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:-
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Strong economic modelling and analytical skills
Knowledge of project economics (discounted cash flow, NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis).
Experience in commercial analysis, corporate finance, or business planning-ideally in energy, infrastructure, or capital‑intensive industries.
Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear commercial insights.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
Desirable:
Experience of project financing or major capital projects.
Experience supporting commercial negotiations or contract development
Experience in regulated industries.
Why join NEP?
Competitive salary
Be part of a groundbreaking project that will transform both the UK's energy landscape and the local Tees Valley community.
Work in a dynamic start-up environment with significant investment and growth plans.
Collaborate with industry leaders and government stakeholders.
Modern offices in central Darlington, close to the train station and with free on-site parking.
Flexible & hybrid working pattern
What you need to do now
Apply now to join Northern Endurance Partnership and help to deliver one of the UK's most ambitious Net Zero projects.
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All applications will be forwarded to HAYS for screening & shortlisting.