2026 Energy Market Analyst Graduate, Strategy & External Affairs

About us

National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it's no small feat and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy. 

About The Role

The energy system will continue to change rapidly and fundamentally on the path to net zero by 2050. National Grid is at the heart of this transition, which pose strategic questions for us as a business and for the wider sector. The Market Analytics team, as part of Strategy & Regulation, leads on quantifying the strategic questions for National Grid, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to collectively answer the broader questions for the whole industry.    

A Market Analytics Analyst is responsible for understanding the UK/EU energy markets, identifying risks and opportunities within the energy markets for National Grid. They will carry out analysis to quantify these risks and opportunities, sharing the analysis with stakeholders. 

As well as having a good overall understanding they will be responsible for market intelligence and detailed analysis on specific countries, companies and topics within the UK/EU. 

The analyst will use in house models to understand the energy market in detail and create bespoke spreadsheets to carry out analysis as and when required. Your day-to-day activities, including those above, could also be: 

• Analyse energy market data to draw inferences and present results and insights in a clear and understandable format to management and key stakeholders. 

• Ensure that key energy market risks/opportunities are fully understood, properly evaluated and communicated to the appropriate stakeholders. 

• Be an active member of project teams to deliver market knowledge and business challenge to help ensure delivery of £bn+ projects (such as Interconnectors, Multi-purpose interconnectors, Transmission grid reinforcements etc.)   

• Development and maintenance of European Power Market and Commodity Market Scenarios. Analysing to support key commercial projects, investment decisions, business planning, strategic planning, and new business opportunities.   

• Provide support in developing and improving Market Analytics in-house market models, ensuring they are fit for purpose. Articulate and explain market model inputs/outputs to internal and external stakeholders.  

• Use your analytical and/or technical skills to become a thought-leader on strategic questions and challenges facing the energy industry.  

Don’t meet all our requirements? Don’t worry, we are looking for people who are enthusiastic and excited about being part of National Grids journey to net zero.  

Our Graduate Programme

As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life. 

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills.  Aligned to this role is our Commercial pathway, where you'll further develop commerciality skills and gain important insight of engineering and electricity to increase your understanding of our business and industry. Dependent upon your role you may complete a formal qualification such as (Chartered Institute of Professional Development) CIPD.
 
 
We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you'll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your superpowered career.

What You'll Need To Apply

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have achieved — or be working towards — at least a 2:2 degree in one of the following disciplines: Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computing, or Economics.

It doesn’t matter when you completed your degree — what matters is your enthusiasm to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

Location

 This role is based in Warwick offering flexible hybrid working, where possible.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £36,640
 

Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too: 

• £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programmeâ?¯
• 26 days holiday
• £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme¯
• Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
• Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities. 

More Information

You can only apply for one Graduate & Student opportunity during this recruitment cycle.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held between November - April 2026.

National Grid's Graduate and Student Opportunties in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. 

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this.For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas