Accelerate Graduate Programme - Energy & Utilities

Capgemini Invent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Invent UK invites graduates to join the Energy & Utilities Graduate Programme (Associate Consultant). The start is in April, with locations in London and Manchester, and a hybrid working pattern combining offices, client sites, and home working.

The Accelerate Programme spans 19–21 months, with induction and consulting training, leading to progression to Consultant on live client projects. You will work in project teams within the Energy & Utilities sector, tackling strategic

Qualifications

• Eligible with a minimum 2:2 degree or studying towards one.
• Must have completed degree prior to proposed start date.
• Capgemini Invent UK promotes flexible graduate development and supports inclusive recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support client delivery across strategy, transformation, operating model design, and implementation projects.
• Analyse data, processes, and business requirements to identify insights and improvement opportunities.
• Develop practical recommendations, business cases, and change approaches that deliver client outcomes.
• Contribute to workshops, stakeholder discussions, and cross-functional team activities.
• Leverage digital and AI technologies to accelerate delivery and drive measurable business value.

Skills

Curious mindset

Problem solving

Learning attitude

Innovation interest

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

2:2 degree

Job description

Job Title: Capgemini Invent, Energy and Utilities, Graduate Programme (Associate Consultant)

Location & Start Month: April: London & Manchester

Eligibility To be eligible for this programme, you must have obtained, or be studying towards, a minimum 2:2 degree. If you are currently studying, you must have completed your degree prior to proposed start date. We recognise that mitigating circumstances can have an impact on academic performance. If you have experienced any circumstances that you would like us to take into consideration, please provide details in your application.

About The Job You’re Considering Energy & Utilities is at the heart of some of the biggest challenges shaping society today. As part of this pathway, you will work alongside leading organisations that are transforming how energy and essential services are delivered for the future. From accelerating the transition to net zero to helping businesses modernise and adapt in a rapidly changing world, you will contribute to projects that create lasting impact for millions of customers and communities.

The Accelerate Programme The Accelerate Programme is Capgemini Invent UK's award winning graduate development programme. Over approximately 19 to 21 months, you'll progress from Associate Consultant to Consultant through a blend of structured learning, coaching, mentoring and hands on client experience. Following an initial three week induction and a twelve week consulting training programme delivered by the Institute, you'll move into your chosen pathway, applying your skills on live client projects while benefiting from ongoing development, regular feedback and a strong graduate community. Travel to client sites may be required, and candidates should live within reasonable commuting distance of their chosen office location.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business. It will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home. Please note that you will be unable to work from home 100 percent of the time.

Your Role As an Associate Consultant, you will be involved in working as part of project teams to help clients solve complex business challenges across the Energy & Utilities sector. You'll contribute to meaningful client outcomes, build trusted relationships, and develop the skills and confidence to thrive in a consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support client delivery across strategy, transformation, operating model design, and implementation projects.
• Analyse data, processes, and business requirements to identify insights and improvement opportunities.
• Help develop practical recommendations, business cases, and change approaches that deliver client outcomes.
• Contribute to workshops, stakeholder discussions, and cross functional team activities.
• Leverage digital and AI technologies to accelerate delivery, unlock insights, and drive measurable business value.
• Support wider pathway activities, including community initiatives, thought leadership, business development, and sector engagement.

Our Energy & Utilities team spans six diverse sub sectors: Energy Networks, Oil, Gas & Energy Transition, Nuclear, Central Markets, Energy Retail, and Water. This breadth provides exposure to a wide range of industry challenges and opportunities, allowing you to explore different areas of the sector and develop expertise in the areas that interest you most.

At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life. We foster a welcoming environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive as part of a diverse community.

Skills And Experience We are looking for people who are genuinely excited by the Energy & Utilities sector and the vital role it plays in our everyday lives. Whether you are fascinated by the transition to net zero, the future of infrastructure, emerging technologies or the challenge of delivering better outcomes for customers and communities, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of an industry that matters.

Ideally, You Will Bring

• A naturally curious mindset and a genuine interest in how organisations operate and transform across the Energy and Utilities sector
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically when faced with complex challenges
• A passion for learning new concepts, developing new skills, and stepping outside your comfort zone
• An interest in innovation, emerging technologies, data and how these can solve real business problems
• Confidence to collaborate, communicate ideas clearly and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the resilience to thrive in a dynamic consulting environment

What You'll Love About Working Here Join a global community of innovators, technologists and consultants who are helping clients transform their businesses through technology. You'll gain hands on experience, continuous learning opportunities and the support to develop your career while contributing to meaningful work that creates lasting impact for clients, communities and society.

We are a Disability Confident Employer Capgemini Is Proud To Be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) Under The UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme. As Part Of Our Commitment To Inclusive Recruitment, We Will Offer An Interview To All Candidates Who

• Declare they have a disability
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role

Please opt in during the application process.

Need to Know If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back three continuous years, and an unspent criminal record check (known as a Disclosure and Barring Service check). You will also need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Checks. There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS and, throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility including, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Why you should consider Capgemini Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini Capgemini is the business transformation partner for enterprises in the age of AI. We help organizations imagine and build an intelligent, sustainable future, combining AI, technology, and human ingenuity to transform how they operate, innovate and grow. With unique end to end capabilities spanning strategy, technology, engineering and intelligent operations, we bring together deep industry expertise and market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data to turn ambition into measurable business outcomes at scale. Supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and nearly 60 years of expertise, Capgemini is a responsible and diverse global organization of over 410,000 team members in more than 50 countries. The Group reported 2025 revenues of €22.5 billion.

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