Industrial Placement – Commercial Analyst

targetjobs UK; Warwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Buddy support

Mentoring and networking opportunities

Graduate Programme consideration

Job summary

NESO is offering a 12-month industrial placement for a Commercial Analyst in the UK. You will work on designing and operating electricity markets, collaborating with government, industry and communities to deliver value for consumers.

Join a dedicated team shaping Britain’s clean power future, with opportunities to engage with stakeholders, mentors, and potential progression into the Graduate Programme after the placement.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline.
• Starting your penultimate year in September 2026.
• Customer-focused and able to contribute in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Advising government on energy market design and policies with industry stakeholders.
• Working with national bodies to update market operation rules.
• Designing, developing and operating markets to secure services for electricity system operation.
• Supporting market signals to grow system flexibility.
• Delivering auctions for government investment schemes (Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market).
• Engaging with industry stakeholders to ensure markets are fit for the future.
• Driving value for GB consumers through effective market design and operation.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Any degree discipline (2:2)

Job description

• 26 days holiday plus UK public holidays

Location: Warwick or Wokingham

Start Date: June 2027

Salary: £26,000

Gain Real Experience. Make a Real Impact.

At NESO, we are at the heart of Great Britain’s energy transformation. As the independent organisation responsible for operating and planning the electricity system, our purpose is clear: to keep power flowing safely and reliably today, while helping to build a cleaner, fairer and more affordable energy future for everyone.

Commercial markets play a vital role in that transition. They help unlock investment, support the reliable operation of the electricity system, and enable new technologies and services to connect and grow. At NESO, our commercial teams are central to shaping and operating these markets in a way that delivers value for consumers and supports the journey to clean power.

The markets we run are already worth around £3bn a year, and their importance is set to grow as Great Britain works towards Clean Power 2030. This is about more than market design or financial value — it is about creating the conditions for a secure, sustainable energy system that works for households, businesses and communities across the country.

Join us for a 12-month industrial placement as a Commercial Analyst and you’ll work on projects that matter — from designing the markets that keep the electricity system running to collaborating with stakeholders across government, industry, and communities.

What you’ll be doing

During your year with us, you’ll work alongside experts in our commercial teams, contributing to the way we operate, plan, and innovate.

You Could Be

• Advising government on how to design energy markets and policies to deliver Great Britain’s clean power and net zero targets, in collaboration with industry stakeholders
• Working with national bodies (e.g. Government, Ofgem, Elexon) to update the rules for how energy markets operate
• Designing, developing and operating markets to secure the services needed for electricity system operation, working collaboratively with teams from the control room as well as our technology teams
• Supporting the growth of system flexibility through effective market signals
• Supporting NESO’s role in delivering the auctions for the governments primary investment support mechanisms – the Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market schemes
• Working with industry stakeholders and customers to understand their emerging technologies and business models, to ensure both our markets and wider market arrangements are fit for the future
• Ultimately driving value for GB consumers through effective market design and operation

What we’re looking for

• You’re customer-focused, driven, ambitious, and passionate about tackling climate change.
• You enjoy problem-solving, working with others, and seeing your ideas make a difference.

You’ll Need To Be

• On track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline
• Be starting your penultimate year in September 2026

What you’ll get

• Salary of £26,000
• 26 days holiday plus UK public holidays
• Birthday day off – enjoy your birthday as a paid day off!
• A dedicated buddy to support you throughout your placement
• Work that directly supports Britain’s clean power ambitions
• Exposure to industry experts, mentoring, and networking opportunities
• The chance to be considered for our Graduate Programme

Why NESO?

• Accelerate the transition to Clean Power
• Keep energy reliable and affordable for everyone
• Foster collaboration across the energy industry
• Protect our landscapes and environment

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Together, we’re energising progress and shaping a cleaner, more secure energy future for everyone. At NESO, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, respected and supported to do their best work. We welcome applications from people with different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and we’ll work with you to provide the support you need to thrive — whether that’s through reasonable adjustments, flexible working, or the right guidance throughout your journey. If you’re ready to learn, contribute and be part of something that matters, start your journey with NESO.

Start your commercial career with NESO — and help shape the future of energy for generations to come.