At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we’re at the heart of Great Britain’s energy system — keeping energy moving today while planning and operating the system we’ll need for tomorrow. Our work supports the transition to a reliable, affordable and clean energy future for everyone.
The project Analyst 18-month Graduate Programme will give you the skills to work with some of the best people in the industry, you will get exposure to NESO’s major projects, influence change and transformation across NESO to help achieve the UK’s clean power and net zero transition.
Welcome to NESO
Hear from our people on what to expect when you join the team.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll complete three 6-month placements across Transformation & Major Projects, gaining a broad view of how NESO delivers major programmes, enables business change and shapes transformation across the organisation. You’ll work with colleagues across Major Programme Delivery, Change and Transformation, building practical experience in delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance, planning, risk management and continuous improvement.
You could be:
Support major programmes and projects by helping teams plan activity, track milestones, manage actions and report clearly on scope, time, quality, risks and outcomes.
Work with Programme and Project Managers to coordinate delivery teams, prepare governance materials, capture decisions and follow up on key risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and actions.
Help improve delivery across NESO by supporting consistent standards, templates and ways of working through the Major Programme Delivery Centre of Excellence.
Contribute to programme health checks, assurance and lessons learned, helping teams understand what is working well and where delivery can be strengthened.
Support business change by helping teams understand impacts, engage stakeholders, prepare communications, assess readiness and adopt new processes, tools or ways of working.
Work with Transformation colleagues to turn strategic priorities into clear plans, roadmaps and progress updates.
Bring information together from different programmes to create clear updates for senior leaders, delivery teams and stakeholders.
Support performance and change reporting by gathering data, spotting trends, preparing dashboards or summary packs, and helping teams track progress against milestones and benefits.
Take part in workshops, stakeholder sessions and planning meetings, capturing outputs and turning discussions into practical next steps.
Build your understanding of how NESO delivers complex transformation at pace, while developing skills in project delivery, change management, stakeholder engagement, problem solving, communication and continuous improvement.
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 (or already completed) a minimum 2:2 in any STEM degree discipline
What you’ll get
£35,000 salary + £2,000 welcome payment
Performance bonus
26 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
Birthday day off – enjoy your birthday as a paid day off!
Structured training, mentorship and career development
Access to professional networks, learning pathways and volunteering opportunities
Why NESO?
We’re an independent public corporation with a clear purpose:
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.
Closing date: ongoing – we recommend applying early! As soon as all our spaces are filled, we will close the online application form.
Assessment centres: November 2026 onwards
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