Energy Research Analysis Graduate Programme - September 2027

LGBT Great; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

26 days annual leave

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Wellbeing networks

LGBTQ+ networks

Job summary

LCP Delta invites applicants to join the Energy Research Analysis Graduate Programme starting September 2027. This award-winning consultancy blends data, models and industry insight to help clients navigate the energy transition.

The role involves desk research, stakeholder interviews, data analysis and client-facing presentations, with initial London placement followed by a permanent Edinburgh posting. A STEM degree and strong communication are required, along with a passion for energy and

Qualifications

• Degree with 2:1 or higher in any subject; current students on track for 2:1.
• STEM background is preferred: Higher/A Level in STEM.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative research including literature reviews and data analysis.
• Engage with industry experts in online discussions and interviews.
• Analyse information to produce client-ready reports, databases and viewpoints.
• Present findings to clients or subscribers via presentations, email, webinars and calls.
• Develop and potentially lead projects and build relationships with industry contacts.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

Education

2:1 degree (any subject)

A Level in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Energy Research Analysis Graduate Programme - September 2027

LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing advice on energy, insurance, pensions, investments, employee benefits and health. We fuse human expertise with powerful analytics to shape a more positive future for our clients and people.

LCP Delta, our energy team, was formed through the merger of Delta-EE and LCP Energy to bring together deep generation and consumer-side expertise, to provide our clients with a single partner to help them on their journey. We provide our clients with a 360view across the energy spectrum, from generation, networks, demand and consumers. We are passionate people using data, insights and models across all aspects of energy, including electricity generation and emerging new technologies. We have a mission to accelerate the energy transition globally, supporting a range of clients from energy giants to start-ups, traders to strategists, investors to manufacturers.

Your Role:

The type of work you can expect to be involved in as an analyst in the role include:

• Conducting in-depth research. This will include a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including:
• online discussions with industry experts and other professionals
• desk-based research, identifying and analysing data from other sources
• Analysing information and data to produce insightful conclusions and meaningful content to our clients or subscribers in the form of reports, databases, and viewpoints. This could include looking at low‑carbon technology deployment in Europe, investigating flexibility markets or modelling power systems in a specific region.
• Communicating with clients or subscribers via presentations, email, webinars and by phone
• Developing your project management skills and / or leading projects
• Building relationships with industry contacts on behalf of the company, developing client relationships and contributing to the development of the business
• Collaborating across teams within LCP Delta
• Developing expertise in the energy transition

Professional Development:

We encourage you to develop your skills through personal development training, as well as benefiting from the opportunity to work alongside and learn from industry experts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Higher or A Level in STEM subject A Grade
• Degree educated (minimum 2:1) in any subject, or currently studying for a degree and on track to achieve a 2:1 and / or relevant MSc
• Specific interest in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Power Engineering and Power Systems Engineering.
• IT skills – including Microsoft software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• An interest in the energy transition and an awareness of topical issues
• A willingness to develop new industry contacts and clients and attend events where required
• Commercial acumen - the ability to think commercially about the needs of our clients
• Problem solving, numeracy and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and written skills

What’s in it for you?

Take a look at our page and our Career stories to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. At LCP, we believe in a mutual commitment - we invest in you through exceptional support, training and benefits, and in return, we value individuals who bring skills, dedication, and a community-focused mindset.

Currently our core benefits package includes:

• Study support (where applicable)
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible options
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and digital GP services
• High street discounts and discounted gym memberships
• Access to Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, and Women’s networks

Please note: The first week of our Graduate Programme in September 2027 will take place in our London office, where we bring together all our graduates from various locations. Following this, the role is based in Edinburgh.