Senior Modelling Manager in Ipswich

Department – Commercial Capability

Closing date: 24 July

About the role

As a Senior Modelling Manager, you'll lead a team of modelling specialists (2 direct reports), responsible for developing and delivering complex commercial, asset and market models that support strategic decision‑making across Drax. Your insight will help shape market positioning, optimise portfolio value and identify opportunities for commercial growth. This is a highly technical leadership role where linear programming and fundamental modelling are at the core of the position. You'll be responsible for ensuring robust, market‑leading modelling capabilities that provide actionable insight into asset performance, market dynamics and commercial opportunities. You'll also play a key role in evolving our analytical capabilities, embedding advanced analytics, AI and machine learning into our modelling frameworks to enhance forecasting, scenario analysis and strategic decision‑making. With Drax's continued focus on growth and the evolving energy landscape, this role will be instrumental in supporting key business, portfolio and investment decisions over the coming years. It's a fantastic opportunity to influence strategy, drive innovation and make a meaningful impact on the future direction of the business. This role can be based anywhere in the UK but you’d be expected to be in your local office 2–3 days per week and travel twice per month to Drax Power Station to meet with the rest of the team.

Who we’re looking for

• Extensive experience in linear programming and fundamental power market modelling, with the ability to develop and oversee complex models that support commercial and strategic decisions. This is an essential requirement for the role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the UK power market. Experience of European power markets would be advantageous.
• Advanced IT, analytical and programming capability, with strong proficiency in Python & SQL.
• Proven experience developing complex commercial, asset or market models within the energy sector.
• Demonstrable experience leading, coaching and developing high‑performing analytical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across technical, commercial and leadership teams.

Full time, Permanent

Location – Flexible (Ipswich, Selby, London, Glasgow); Hybrid working with travel to Drax Power Station Selby.

Who we are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero‑carbon, lower‑cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

Rewards and benefits

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance.
• Private Healthcare.
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time.
• Personal accident cover.
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%.
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body.

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

Please note that any offer made will be subject to enhanced pre‑employment checks.