Data Analytics Graduate

Power your future 

Our Graduate Programme is designed to give you broad real-life exposure, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience that will help shape your future career and enable the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future. 

As you develop your knowledge and skills, you'll benefit from increased responsibility in preparation for the next stage of your professional journey. 

You will receive expert guidance from experienced colleagues and have structured development opportunities to equip you with the knowledge, experience, and capabilities required to build a successful career and progress into your permanent position within ScottishPower.  

 

 

Where you'll be working 

SP Energy Networks keeps the electricity flowing to homes and businesses throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire, and North Shropshire. The energy landscape is changing rapidly as the way our customers and communities generate, consume, and interact with energy evolves. Our role is to decarbonise our network through technology and innovation and to facilitate the UK's journey to Net Zero through electrification. 

Data and digital technology are at the heart of the energy transition. At SP Energy Networks, we're using data, analytics and innovation to build a smarter, more resilient and sustainable electricity network for the future. 

As an Analytics Graduate, your programme will be based within our Performance & Reporting, Cyber, Distribution System Operator or Network Digitalisation business areas where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to real projects that support the decarbonisation of the energy network, helping us deliver innovative solutions for millions of customers while shaping the future of energy.  

 

What you'll be doing 

As an Analytics Graduate, you will: 

• Analyse operational, asset, business and geospatial data. 
• Apply data science and analytics techniques to solve real-world challenges. 
• Develop dashboards, reports and visualisations to support decision-making. 
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve network performance. 
• Support innovative projects driving the UK's energy transition. 
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts and digital specialists. 
• Present insights to stakeholders across the business. 
• Build valuable skills through hands-on experience and professional development. 

 

What you'll bring 

We're looking for talented graduates who are passionate about data and technology who hold an Honours degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Geographical Systems, Software Engineering or similar. 

 

What's in it for you 

This is more than just a graduate role - it's a launchpad for a rewarding career in Data & Technology. You'll benefit from: 

• Developing sought-after skills in analytics, data science and digital innovation. 
• Collaborating with industry experts across engineering, technology and business teams. 
• Staying up to date with the latest digital technologies, innovations, and industry trends.  
• Opportunities to shape the future electricity network. 
• Structured mentorship and professional development throughout the programme. 
• Working on projects that directly shape the future electricity network and support the UK's net zero ambitions. 
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued. 
• A career path aligned with innovation and sustainability. 
• Gaining hands-on experience across both our office and site environments. 

 

Why SP Energy Networks 

We're powering the journey to Net Zero. As one of the UK's key electricity network operators, we're upgrading infrastructure, embracing innovation, and helping communities transition to clean energy. 

You'll be part of a company that values diversity, equity, and sustainability - and enables your growth every step of the way.