Role Title: Regulatory Analyst
Reports to: Head of Commercial and Regulation
Location: Belfast – Hybrid (2 days from home/3 days in the office)
Who We Are
SONI is Northern Ireland’s Transmission System Operator. We are the people behind Northern Ireland’s electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital, factory and farm has power - when and where they need it.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical role to play in delivering a cleaner, cheaper more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.
Our focus is on safety, security and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by continual development, knowledge and teamwork.
Our people are committed to reducing Northern Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and transforming the energy system to make decarbonisation a reality – while providing a safe and reliable electricity supply in a way that secures the future for those who follow us.
The work you will deliver with us here at SONI matters. Join a great and supportive team and be part of the transformation.
The Role
As a Regulatory Analyst within the Commercial and Regulation team, you will contribute to a broad range of regulatory activities. This includes supporting price controls, revenue assessments, regulatory reporting, incentive arrangements and licence compliance.
This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across the organisation and externally with the Utility Regulator, while contributing to projects that underpin SONI’s financial and regulatory framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support regulatory projects, including price control implementation and enhancements to regulatory reporting processes.
- Manage licence compliance activities, including tracking obligations and delivering submissions to the Utility Regulator.
- Provide regulatory input and support for Single Electricity Market projects and wider organisational initiatives.
- Develop and implement processes to monitor and report on organisational performance, including service delivery outcomes and regulatory/budget adherence.
- Support tariff calculation activities to ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability.
- Engage proactively with the Utility Regulator and other stakeholders on regulatory matters.
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation to provide regulatory guidance and ensure alignment with requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems and reporting.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably required to support team and organisational priorities.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in business, economics, finance, accountancy, engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience developing, implementing and improving business processes.
- Experience preparing business cases, impact assessments or cost-benefit analyses.
- Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative), with excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions aligned with organisational objectives.
- Proficiency in financial modelling and advanced use of MS Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely.
- Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing requirements in a dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with and influence a range of stakeholders in a constructive and respectful way.
Desirable:
- Experience using SharePoint Lists, Power BI or Power Automate.
- Experience working in a regulated environment, regulatory body, or energy sector.
- Knowledge or experience in policy analysis, competition law or regulatory economics.
- Experience working in project-based environments or formal project management experience.
- Relevant certification or training in financial modelling.
Why join us?
- Play a vital role in shaping sustainable energy projects that benefit communities and the environment.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and pension matching.
- Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options (3 days office / 2 days home).
- Enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity leave and wellbeing days.
- Access salary sacrifice schemes (such as cycle to work, EV scheme), free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch.
- Access professional development opportunities and clear career progression pathways.
- We offer an inclusive culture that values diversity, supports flexible working and empowers you to grow. We know flexible working means different things to different people. Contact us if you’d like to talk about how this role could work for you.
If you are seeking a challenging and impactful role within the energy sector, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of SONI and delivering a cleaner and more secure energy future for everyone living in Northern Ireland.
Closing date for applications is 9 June 2026
SONI reserves the right to extend this deadline where necessary to maximise the applicant pool
Submit your application by uploading your CV with a cover letter (in one document).
SONI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone can thrive. As a STEM organisation, we are continuing to strengthen gender diversity across our engineering and technology roles and welcome applications from women who want to build and apply their expertise to Northern Ireland’s energy system.
We have a duty to prevent illegal working and applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK. SONI is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. 