Commercial Regulatory Manager

Role Summary: 

The Commercial Regulatory Manager leads engagement with the evolving regulatory landscape of the UK electricity transmission sector. This role will ensure excellent regulatory management of existing projects, shape regulatory strategy, influence policy, and help unlock long-term value across our growing portfolio of renewable transmission assets. 

About Transmission Investment: 

Founded in 2011, Transmission Investment manages one of the largest offshore electricity transmission portfolios globally, connecting over 4,000MW of offshore wind from eleven GB wind farms and a grid stability synchronous compensator at Blackhillock, Scotland. We are also developing the 700MW interconnector (LirIC) between Northern Ireland and Scotland, a 1250MW interconnector to France and preparing to participate in the tender processes for onshore transmission projects as the company continues to build a significant portfolio of power assets. In 2025, Transmission Investment was acquired by TAQA, one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (ADX: TAQA), as part of its international growth strategy while contributing to the UK’s 2050 Net Zero programme and TAQA’s wider sustainability ambitions 

Our team now numbers 50+ professionals with deep experience in development, engineering, commercial strategy, project finance, asset management and regulation. We combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset — all within a friendly, collaborative culture. 

Why Join Us: 

At Transmission Investment, we pride ourselves on our positive and friendly culture, fostering a can-do attitude and dedication throughout the team. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our business, and we offer numerous benefits to support and development our people. We invest continuously in employee training and development and are rated ‘Silver’ by Investor in People. 

Join our team and be part of a company that values your growth and wellbeing! 

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Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

Regulatory Strategy & Compliance 

• Monitor market developments, conduct economic analysis to support management decisions on commercial strategy and investments, and to input to internal reports.
• Ensure ongoing compliance for the LirIC project with all relevant codes and regulations in relevant jurisdictions including GB and SEM for relevant licensed activities including interconnection and transmission. 
• Work with the LirIC project team to deliver compelling evidence and provide well-justified arguments for maintaining the business case of projects in the face of changing circumstances. Work with the project team to deliver high quality reporting to Ofgem.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory obligations, licences, and industry codes.
• Act as a key point of contact for projects with regulators including Ofgem, Utility Regulator (NI) and national government bodies.

Commercial Insight & Modelling 

• Lead on the development of regulated commercial arrangements, such as for LirIC, the Final Project Assessment, Access Rules and Charging Methodology Statement and manage any public consultation processes and obtain regulatory approvals and agreements with relevant market platforms etc
• Analyse regulatory changes for commercial implications and advise internal teams accordingly.
• Work closely with financing, commercial and procurement teams to support economic analysis, revenue modelling, cost recovery frameworks, and incentive mechanisms within regulatory structures.

• Support commercial bids or acquisitions by providing regulatory due diligence and advice on policy-related risk and opportunities.
• Devise the operational commercialisation strategy for projects in development in order to satisfy Final Investment Decision criteria.

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Maintain excellent understanding of applicable EU, NI and GB legislation to ensure that TI is able to implement regulatory requirements in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Work with government and regulators to define a de-risked revenue regime in NI which supports a positive business case of the project 
• Work with regulators, market and system operators to define suitable commercial arrangements to enable a de-risked revenue regime
• For LirIC manage the interface with GB and NI market and settlement bodies to ensure effective commercial arrangements with SONI /SEMOpx include negotiating the commercial terms with NESO and SONI 

Internal Collaboration & Support 

• Collaborate across teams—origination, development, operations—to embed regulatory considerations into all stages of the asset lifecycle.
• Provide training and awareness to internal stakeholders on regulatory topics affecting the business.

Must exemplify our Company Core Values: 

• We are EXCELLENT at what we do
• We are COMMITTED and ensure we deliver
• We are CHALLENGING of the status quo
• We are SUPPORTIVE of each other 

Language: 

• English (required)

Education, Work Experience & Qualifications: 

• Relevant degree-level education preferred
• At least five year’s experience in a regulatory or commercial role within the UK energy sector—ideally within electricity interconnectors, or electricity markets or trading
• Experience of influencing regulators and authorities in the design of regulatory regimes
• Strong understanding of electricity regulation in GB and NI, including knowledge of the GB Cap and Floor regime in particular the FPA and PCA processes.
• Proven experience engaging with regulators and influencing regulatory outcomes.

Skills & Attributes: 

• A self-starter able to operate independently with limited supervision; 
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to convey complex regulatory topics clearly.
• Numerate with the ability to quantify and assess the merits of different options.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with attention to policy, risk, and long-term value creation.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-evolving environment.
  

• Generous Pension via salary sacrifice – 10% employer with no required employee contribution
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Private health insurance
• Mature flexible and hybrid working policy
• 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with long-service) and ability to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Participation in the company annual performance bonus scheme
• Participation in milestone success bonus schemes (role dependent)
• Cycle to work scheme