Renewables Economics 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 

ScottishPower Renewables is a leading UK renewable energy company, developing, building and operating onshore and offshore wind projects. With over 40 operational windfarms generating more than 3,000 MW and ambitious plans for future technologies, including large-scale floating offshore wind, we are helping to deliver a cleaner, more secure energy future. 

Our Policy & Regulation Team helps shape the UK renewable energy landscape by assessing energy policy, grid and regulation, planning and environmental policy developments and translating them into clear business insights. We identify opportunities, risks and barriers that could impact ScottishPower Renewables' existing operations and future projects, working closely with onshore and offshore development, construction, operations, commercial and corporate teams to support informed decision-making and the conditions needed to maintain our existing fleet and build the pipeline for future growth. 

 

What you'll be doing 

As an Economics Graduate within the SPR Policy & Regulation team, you’ll get involved in live policy and regulatory issues shaping renewable energy in the UK — from routes to market and investment support mechanisms such as Contracts for Difference, to grid connections and charging, Reformed National Pricing and the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.  

You’ll see how these issues affect projects in development, construction and operation, and help turn complex policy and regulatory developments into clear, practical advice for colleagues across the business. 

You’ll work alongside subject matter experts, contribute to policy analysis and consultation responses, help prepare briefings for senior leaders, and support engagement with government, regulators and industry bodies. 

There may also be opportunities to work with colleagues in Communications to understand how policy positions and industry issues are explained to key stakeholders. 

 

What you'll bring 

We're looking for talented graduates who have an interest in Energy/Renewables with: 

• Honours Degree (or equivalent) at a minimum of 2:2 in Economics, Politics, Public Policy, Engineering, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Sustainability, Energy Systems, Law, Mathematics related degree, or STEM-related or similar. 
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an ability to work with evidence.  
• Curiosity about energy, renewables, policy, regulation and the wider external environment. 
• The ability to understand complex information and explain it clearly to different audiences. 
• Good written communication skills and confidence turning analysis into clear, practical messages. 
• Confidence working with others, building relationships and learning from colleagues across different teams. 

 

What's in it for you 

This is more than just a graduate role—it's a launchpad for a rewarding Economics career in Policy and Regulation. You'll benefit from: 

• Exposure to various aspects of energy, grid, planning, environmental and aviation Policy and Regulation. 
• Learn from experienced professionals through structured development, mentoring and hands-on project experience 
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued 
• A career path aligned with innovation and sustainability 

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed skills in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, economic and regulatory assessment, strategic thinking and communication, providing a strong foundation for a career within ScottishPower Renewables and the wider energy sector. 

 

Why SP Renewables? 

Joining our graduate programme offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of the energy transition. You will gain hands-on experience of the policy and regulatory issues that shape how renewable energy projects are developed, built and operated. 

You will have the chance to work alongside, and learn from, highly skilled professionals and industry experts as part of a team influencing key policy and regulatory developments for ScottishPower Renewables. Through this, you will build your analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, while developing a strong understanding of the renewable energy sector and the role it plays in delivering a cleaner, more secure energy system. 

We’re invested in you and your development, so we’ll provide you with role related training and ensure you are set up for success. You’ll be encouraged to prioritise your personal and professional development, with the opportunity to join a professional body related to your role.