Commercial Analyst Graduate Programme

SSE PLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE PLC invites graduates to join a two-year business and analytics-focused programme based in Glasgow or Perth. You'll rotate across SSE Renewables or SSEN Transmission, gaining hands-on experience in commercial analysis, planning, regulation and stakeholder engagement.

Throughout the programme you'll receive mentoring, structured development opportunities and exposure to real projects, building the skills for roles such as Business Analyst, Regulation Analyst, Risk Analyst, Change Analyst and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Analytics, Business Management, Data Science, Economics or Mathematics.
• You’ll be excited to use insight, analysis and problem-solving to support business performance and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across a range of teams and activities over two years.
• Support commercial activities within SSE Renewables or SSEN Transmission.
• Assist in business planning, regulation, risk and project delivery support.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers to drive insight and decision-making.
• Develop data insight and investment appraisal skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Education

2:2 honours degree in Business Analytics, Business Management, Data Science, Economics or Mathematics

Job description

Start Date: Commencing September 2027

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £35,000 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available

Turn your interest in analysis, problem-solving and business decision-making into a meaningful career.

Whether you're interested in commercial performance, business planning, regulation, risk, stakeholder engagement or project analysis, you'll develop the skills and experience needed to build a successful career while making a real impact across SSE.

What is the role?

At SSE, our business-focused teams play a vital role in helping the organisation plan for the future, manage risk, identify opportunities and make informed decisions. They support major investment decisions, improve business performance and help deliver critical projects and initiatives.

Our opportunities are designed for graduates who want to develop business, analytical and stakeholder management skills while making a real impact from day one. Over two years, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a range of teams and activities, building the knowledge and experience needed for a successful long‑term career at SSE.

You'll join one of several business-focused teams across SSE Renewables or SSEN Transmission, gaining exposure to areas such as:

• Commercial analysis and business performance
• Business planning and forecasting
• Regulation and policy
• Risk, change and project delivery support
• Stakeholder and customer engagement
• Data insight and decision‑making
• Investment appraisal and value improvement

Depending on your placement, you may support commercial activities within SSE Renewables, including onshore and offshore renewable assets, or contribute to business planning, regulation, customer and stakeholder engagement, project services and performance improvement activities within SSEN Transmission.

Alongside real business experience, you'll benefit from mentoring, structured development opportunities and support from experienced professionals across SSE.

Following successful completion of the programme, you'll have the opportunity to progress into a permanent role within SSE. Potential destination roles include Business Analyst, Regulation Analyst, Risk Analyst, Change Analyst, Project Analyst, Reporting Analyst and Planning Analyst positions.

What we're looking for

You’ll have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Analytics, Business Management, Data Science, Economics or Mathematics,

We're looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to use insight, analysis and problem‑solving to support business performance and decision‑making. You’ll likely be someone who:

• Enjoys analysing information, identifying trends and turning data into meaningful insights.
• Has a genuine interest in how organisations make decisions, manage risks, improve performance and engage with customers and stakeholders.
• Is curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, develop new skills and explore new challenges.
• Works well with others, building positive relationships and bringing different perspectives together to achieve shared goals.
• Takes ownership, uses initiative and wants to make a meaningful contribution from day one.

About SSE

We're helping shape the future of electricity.

A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.

We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system

We're accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Sponsorship may be available for some roles, subject to UKVI requirements and approval; however, not all graduate roles are eligible for sponsorship

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