Energy Modelling Graduate Programme 2025

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

Department: Graduate Scheme

Location: Norwich

Description

Cornwall Insight is an award-winning international energy consultancy delivering comprehensive insight that enables businesses, markets, and policymakers to succeed in the net zero transition. We provide research, analysis, consulting and training to businesses and stakeholders across the Great British, Irish, and Australian energy markets.

We are proud to be recognised by the Financial Times as a leading management consultancy in the Energy, Utilities & Environment Sector. We have been accredited with Investors in People Silver and won Business of the Year and Employer of the Year at the Norfolk Business Awards 2021, as well as the Outstanding Achievement award in 2022.

From our Norwich HQ, you can find us servicing an international customer-base, whilst offering a flexible way of working and putting our people at the very heart of everything we do.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Modelling Graduate Programme, starting in September 2025. This 16-month programme will provide the successful graduate with a comprehensive introduction to energy modelling and the skills and knowledge required to build a successful career.

From day one, you will join our global modelling team. You will learn how to develop a credible forecasting service based on the best information available and tailored to help customers navigate the energy market transition. You will be at the forefront of analysis and research into challenges and opportunities for new technologies and markets, how we balance and prioritise policy goals, and how to optimally provide the needs of consumers of the future. You will gain access to Cornwall Insight’s best-in-class forecasting and modelling tools, comprehensive knowledge and research resources, as well as some of the industry’s leading experts.

During the programme you will receive comprehensive technical energy market modelling training covering energy market context and specialist modelling software and techniques. Undertaking a directed deep-dive modelling study will allow you to put this knowledge into practice and in parallel you will also receive our training in core professional skills.

Throughout the programme, you will work with colleagues across the business to develop a thorough understanding of our operations. This includes a four-month placement in our Consultancy team, where you will gain first-hand experience of how bespoke modelling work is managed and delivered to clients.

What do I need?

Energy market modelling is a broad and diverse field that requires a keen interest in the energy sector and its relationship to the wider economy and environmental objectives. You should be able to interpret high-level concepts across multiple disciplines such as engineering, finance, and economics.

As a modeller, you will likely be motivated by solving problems, and able to draw upon creative and innovative thinking. You will be confident in your ability to methodically work through problems independently whilst also being able to collaborate effectively in a team.

In this role you will be utilising computationally intensive simulations to create detailed forecasts. You need to be comfortable handling large data and meticulous in working through modelling processes.

The location

You will be located in the Norwich office for the full duration of the programme.

Key Facts

• Job role – Graduate Modeller
• Programme length – 16 months total, including 4 month Consultancy Team placement
• Office-based working, full time
• Start date – September 2025
• Key skills you’ll learn – Energy market expertise, advanced modelling and forecasting techniques, modelling software (including PLEXOS), team communication, presenting, report writing.
• Upon successful completion – This programme includes a pathway to a full-time Energy Market Modeller position.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent numerical and reasoning skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong analytic skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and programming languages such as SQL and Python
• Good research, analytical and presentation skills

Benefits

• Completion reward scheme
• Private medical healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Annual well-being day
• Perkbox discount scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Company sick pay
• Parental leave pay
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly employee value awards

Application Tips

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We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce, an inclusive culture, and creating a sense of belonging makes us more robust and helps our services respond to the needs of all of our customers. We welcome everyone to apply, including those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of colour, LGBTQI+ folks, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), and people of any age or family status. Please apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, as often there is flexibility if you feel you have something to contribute.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression or any other legally protected status.

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