Techno Economic Analyst

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking a Techno-Economic Analyst to blend technical knowledge with financial analysis, enhancing existing models and providing insights. Responsibilities include understanding A&I models, conducting research, and leading innovation projects. The role offers flexibility to work from home or any ORE Catapult location in the UK. Candidates should have experience in offshore renewable energy and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 and various benefits.
Are you an Economic Analyst?

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading Technology, Innovation and Research Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy?

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is recruiting a Techno-Economic Analyst to bring together technical/engineering knowledge with financial effects, to further develop existing models and assumptions and to produce insights built on robust modelling.

This role will ensure a high standard of analysis to stakeholders and proactively add robustness and new levels of detail to A&I team financial modelling.

What will I do?
• Gain and maintain thorough understanding of existing A&I models
• Identify technical areas for further research
• Liaise with internal and external parties to build detailed modules
• Integrate detailed modules with overall modelling
• Lead delivery of techno-economic elements of innovation projects
• Ensure high standard of O&M analysis for internal and external stakeholders

What are we looking for?
• Understanding of offshore renewable energy cost and value drivers
• Experience of doing a similar role in a technical or related academic environment
• High proficiency in MS Excel and analytical tools
• Able to make rational/commercial decisions

What personal qualities do I need to have?
• Able to solve problems
• Effective communicator

Location

This role can be based at any of our ORE Catapult locations across the UK. This means you have the flexibility to choose the work environment and location that suits you best. A full list of our sites can be found here

What do we offer?
• Salary up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Flexibility to work at home or in the office
• 38 days holidays including flexible bank holidays and the option to buy 5 days extra
• Pension, annual bonus, life assurance and health care scheme as standard
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Electric vehicle, Private Medical and bike2work salary sacrifice schemes
• Open working environment with great potential for career progression and options for Learning and Development
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a range of diversity groups and networks, including Inclusion and Diversity, STEM and LGBTQ+
• Refer a Friend scheme paying £1500

ORE Catapult values diversity and inclusion, recognising that varied perspectives are essential for innovation and success. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics such as gender, sexual orientation, and race.

We also understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications.

As a disability-confident commited employer, we are committed to equality and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

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