Specialist – Infrastructure Investment

Job title: Specialist
Team: Infrastructure Investment
Location: Any Scottish Enterprise hub in Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, or Aberdeen), with everyday flexibility options
Salary: £57,060 
Hours: Full-time, with flexible working options considered
Status: Permanent
Vacancy ref: R00648
Closing date: 30 July 2025

Be part of building Scotland’s future

At Scottish Enterprise, we’re committed to growing the Scottish economy for the benefit of all, helping create more quality jobs and a brighter future for every region.

We’re shifting to a mission-based approach because it’s essential to create and deliver ambitious, practical infrastructure projects. These projects will support our goals of boosting productivity, driving the energy transition, and growing innovation. By doing this, we aim to attract infrastructure developers and investors – bringing more investment into Scotland.

The role

You’ll be a key part of the Infrastructure Investment team, made up of economic development and investment specialists. Together, you’ll focus on attracting capital investment for major national infrastructure projects, working closely with partners and customers across the public and private sectors.

In this role, you’ll work proactively with colleagues and external stakeholders, helping the team achieve its goals in line with our organisation’s mission targets. You’ll also support the team leader in developing the team’s policies and ways of working, helping the team reach its full potential.

Responsibilities 

The role will focus on four main areas.

Project identification and development

In this area, you will:

• Help identify infrastructure projects that support Scotland’s national priorities and economic growth goals
• Work closely with the team leader, teams across Scottish Enterprise, and external partners – such as government agencies and private sector organisations – to develop funding strategies for these projects
• Assess where proposed infrastructure investments may struggle to attract private sector backing, especially when commercial risks or market conditions create funding gaps
• Help design creative funding and financing models, such as blended finance solutions, to unlock investment in strategically important projects – and when needed, get input and review from the team leader
• Carry out feasibility assessments, gathering technical, financial, and regulatory information to understand each project’s potential
• Work with internal teams and external partners to support project development and prepare key documents
• Help create business cases, financial models, and investment materials to support investment proposals

Investor relations

In this area, you will: 

• Take a relationship-led approach to managing investors and partners, helping to build long-term success
• Carry out market analysis to spot new investors who align with our mission milestones
• Share insights, ideas, and research to shape stronger, more strategic investor engagement
• Keep investor contact details and engagement records accurate and up to date
• Help plan and coordinate investor meetings and communications, making sure follow-ups and documentation are handled on time
• Gather market intelligence on investor trends and preferences, helping projects connect with the right audiences
• Prepare briefing notes and presentations that support investor conversations and meetings

Connecting investors and coordinating visits

In this area, you will: 

• Help match infrastructure projects with the right investors, following guidance from the team leader
• Coordinate the practical arrangements for investor visits, including scheduling meetings, organising site access, and working with stakeholders
• Assist in preparing meeting agendas, briefing materials, and site tour plans for investor visits
• Track the results of investor engagement and keep records up to date to support ongoing relationships

Promotional events and activities

In this area, you will: 

• Plan and deliver promotional activities, including networking events and conferences
• Help create promotional materials and presentations tailored for infrastructure investors
• Represent the team at events when needed, supporting networking and relationship building
• Help assess how well promotional activities are working and suggest ways to make them more effective

Other responsibilities

Your other responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to a positive team culture by working collaboratively and focusing on solutions
• Making sure best practices are followed and guarantee compliance with our policies, particularly around using CRM systems, analysing data, and preparing management reports

Who we’re looking for

What you'll bring to the role:

• Experience identifying, developing, and promoting infrastructure investment opportunities, ideally linked to Scotland’s national economic development priorities
• A background in capital markets or the financial sector, with a track record of curiosity, drive, and a focus on delivering innovation and value
• Strong financial understanding, alongside solid numeracy and analytical skills relevant to assessing capital investment opportunities in private markets
• Proven ability to analyse complex situations and problems, drawing clear conclusions and making sound recommendations
• Experience building influential, collaborative relationships with senior external stakeholders
• Confident decision-making skills and the ability to take ownership of your work
• Excellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of online creative tools
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach, using your initiative and taking responsibility for your actions and outcomes
• A good understanding of Scottish Enterprise’s mission-based approach, the principles of economic development, and how to apply them in projects and programmes
• A qualification at SCQF level 9 in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience

 Ideally, but not essentially, you'll also have:

• Experience working with joint venture structures, along with an understanding of the stakeholder management and governance principles involved
• Good knowledge of Scotland’s competitive strengths and areas in which it has an advantage over other markets
• A solid understanding of the Treasury Green Book, the Scottish Public Finance Manual, and Subsidy Control rules

Life at Scottish Enterprise

As one of Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan. Learn more about working with us.

How to apply

If you're interested in this role, complete your application form by 30 July 2025.

Interview dates

• First interview – Thursday 21 August 2025 and Tuesday 26 August 2025
• Second interview – Thursday 4 September 2025 (afternoon) and Friday 5 September (morning)

Our values

Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well. And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference.

At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.

We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion: Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-Cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).

Apply now to build your future with us.