Gas Network Analyst

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

The Gas Network Analyst role is part of a team that will provide independent strategic advice and recommendations on the gas national transmission system. This will include undertaking network analysis on the network’s capability to review both the current and future needs across a range of supply and demand scenarios. The Gas Network Analyst will apply this knowledge and analytical expertise to develop a range of hydraulic simulation scenarios to support NESO in understanding future needs and supporting our Gas System Planner licence obligations.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full‑time and part‑time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.

Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.

Your energy, our future, together.

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

NESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation that meets the energy system and its users’ needs. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade‑offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any commercial interests. As was the ESO, NESO will be licensed and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

• Work in partnership with gas network analyst peers within the Gas Network Planning team
• Undertake a range of gas scenario simulations and models of the gas network to deliver a range of business requirements
• Analyse the capability of the national transmission system, identifying potential issues and engaging with stakeholders to develop recommendations for interventions
• Lead on documenting, visualising, and communicating the results of analyses to a range of internal and external stakeholders to inform decision‑making and future network planning and design
• Work with wider NESO teams to ensure the delivery of Gas System Planner licence obligations

• Passionate about the energy sector and supporting NESO and industry in the transformation of the GB energy sector
• Understanding of the factors that impact the movement of gas
• Experience of problem‑solving and analysing larger amounts of data
• Strong numerical ability and logical thinking
• Strong communicator with excellent writing skills

A competitive salary between £54,000 and £63,000 – dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days…