Strategy Analyst

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Strategy Analyst to gather market intelligence and support innovation programs. This developmental role is aimed at motivated graduates who possess strong commercial and analytical skills. You will contribute to strategic initiatives in the UK energy sector with opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Career development support

Health and Wellbeing Support

Cycle to work scheme

Access to desk discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting research and analytics in the energy sector.
• Ability to present complex information both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated proactive approach towards market sector strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence research across the energy infrastructure.
• Analyse competitor activities and market trends to inform strategy.
• Support business case development and scenario planning.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Commercial awareness

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification in energy, engineering, economics, or data science

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python/R

Job description

Overview

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

The Strategy Analyst will provide analytical, research, and project support to the Strategy & Innovation team. This role will focus on gathering market intelligence, assessing emerging trends, supporting go-to-market strategies, and contributing to the planning and execution of innovation programmes. It is a developmental role suited to a motivated graduate with strong commercial and analytical skills, offering exposure to the UK energy infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence research across energy infrastructure, renewables, and adjacent markets.
• Analyse competitor activities, market trends, and external innovations to inform strategy.
• Support the development of business cases, scenario planning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Support in preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and papers for the SLT.
• Collect, collate, and interpret data to support investment, partnership, and market entry decisions.
• Work with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, commercial, and business development to align strategy initiatives.
• Develop a structured knowledge base of sector developments, regulatory frameworks, and innovation funding opportunities.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to capture and pursuit opportunities, enhancing business development strategies.

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in energy, engineering, economics, data science or other affiliated field of study
• Experience conducting research, performing analytics, and solving complex challenges using insight, demonstrating direct industry involvement in the energy sector.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated proactive approach and strong commercial awareness gained through direct involvement in market sector strategy, energy projects or research
• Applicants should be able to articulate and evidence their interest in energy infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Python/R).

Additional Information / Benefits

• Career development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s network, Women’s network, and Young People’s network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.