Portfolio Planning Intern

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large‑scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long‑term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.

The Global Portfolio Planning team works across the APAC, EMEA and AMER regions, supporting the planning and performance tracking of renewable energy projects throughout their lifecycle. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple teams across the organisation and contribute to improving how portfolio data is structured, analysed and visualised across the business.

What you’ll do (the role)

The Intern will support the Global Portfolio Planning team in analysing and improving data visibility across the company’s project portfolio. This role will involve working with project data across the full lifecycle of assets – from development to construction and operations – helping to consolidate data sources, improve reporting and develop analytical tools using the Microsoft ecosystem. This internship offers hands‑on experience with real business data, exposure to multiple teams across the organisation, and the opportunity to contribute to automation and data‑driven decision making within a global renewable energy company. Based in London, our internship programme starts on the 1st June 2026 and will end on 21st August 2026.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Support the development of a Global Asset Register, consolidating project data across development, construction and operational assets.
• Assist with data consolidation and cleaning, including loading datasets into the company’s Data Cloud (Snowflake) and integrating data from internal systems and other business platforms.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards to improve visibility of the global project portfolio.
• Support the improvement and global rollout of a Development Cost Allocation Tool (DCAT, developed in Power BI) across the three regions EMEA, APAC and AMER.
• Help document data models, dashboards and reporting processes to ensure transparency and maintainability.
• Work with stakeholders across development, construction, finance and operations teams to understand data requirements and improve reporting capabilities.
• Assist in exploring opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements using tools such as Power BI, Power Apps and other Microsoft technologies.

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Basic understanding of data analysis and data visualisation concepts, including how to interpret datasets and present insights clearly.
• Power BI knowledge is required, with an interest in building dashboards and working with business intelligence and data analytics tools.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail when working with data, along with an interest in understanding how large organisations manage project portfolios and infrastructure development.
• Interest in the renewable energy sector and the energy transition, with curiosity about how large‑scale renewable projects are developed and built.
• Data engineering or data management exposure is an advantage, but not essential.

Skills Required

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with data in Excel and structured datasets.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced business environment.

Education Required

• Currently studying as: Computer Science or related disciplines, Data Analytics, Economics, Business or Finance, Mathematics / Statistics.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive problem solver with a strong willingness to learn through hands‑on experience.
• Motivated and driven to contribute meaningfully in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Curious and adaptable, with the ability to quickly learn new tools, concepts and processes.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse teams and act as a bridge between business and data teams.
• Interest in improving processes through efficiency, automation and new ideas.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Beyond your day‑to‑day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development.