At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to develop complex commercial and market models for strategic decisions.
- Company: Join Drax, a leader in the evolving energy landscape with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hybrid working with travel to Drax Power Station; excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on energy strategy and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in linear programming and power market modelling, with strong Python skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Senior Modelling Manager Full time, Permanent Department – Commercial Capability Location – Flexible (Ipswich, Selby, London, Glasgow) Hybrid working with travel to Drax Power Station Selby 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 is 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
Senior Modelling Manager in Suffolk employer: Drax Group
Drax Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ipswich where employees are empowered to contribute to the renewable energy sector. With a strong focus on sustainability, the company provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including healthcare and discretionary bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration while making a meaningful impact on the future of energy.
