Real-time Energy Market Analyst in Wokingham

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

This is an opportunity to join us at the heart of real-time energy operations. As a Real-time Energy Market Analyst, you will sit at the intersection of wholesale markets, balancing mechanisms and real-time system operations in our Electricity National Control Centre (ENCC). You will translate complex commercial signals and market data into actionable intelligence that directly shapes how the power system is operated minute by minute — helping to ensure system stability and protect end consumers, particularly during periods of tight margins and volatile pricing.

Working alongside Control Room engineers, planners and market specialists, you will integrate and interpret a uniquely rich mix of data — spanning real-time demand signals, embedded generation, interconnector flows, and wholesale, balancing and ancillary prices, including some datasets that are uniquely available to NESO through its system operator role. Your insights will directly influence operational decisions and build new analytical capability at the heart of the control room.

This role can be based in Wokingham and we continue to offer hybrid working from office min 2 days and home.

• Analyse energy market data — including prices, demand signals and cross-border flows — to identify commercial trends and their impact on system behaviour.
• Model and forecast energy and reserve requirements, translating market intelligence into practical inputs for Control Room decision-making.
• Monitor market conditions during periods of system stress, providing timely insight on generation response and demand flexibility.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that give Control Room engineers clear, actionable signals.
• Identify and integrate new external datasets that improve the quality and timeliness of market intelligence.
• Act as a bridge between real-time operations and flexibility market development teams, flagging risks and supporting long-term planning.

We are looking for a curious, analytically minded professional who understands how markets and commercial incentives shape real-world behaviour — and who wants to apply that understanding in a high-impact operational setting.

You have a solid grasp of how energy or commodity markets work — how prices form, what drives fluctuations, and how market participants respond to commercial signals. A background in energy policy, economics, finance or a related field is welcome. You don’t need to have worked in power systems specifically, but you should be comfortable reasoning about supply, demand and price dynamics.

You can work with large or complex datasets, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate them clearly. Experience with data visualisation, statistical modelling or tools like Excel is important. What matters most is your ability to turn data into insight that others can act on.

You are proactive, collaborative and keen to build something new. You enjoy working across teams, are comfortable in fast-moving environments, and take ownership of your work. An interest in the energy transition and how markets are evolving is a plus.

A degree in Economics, Finance, Energy Policy, Public Policy or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience is equally valued.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we’re committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone can show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

This role sparks your interest but you’re not sure you tick every box? We still want to hear from you.

NESO is the National Energy System Operator for Great Britain. We move power around Great Britain to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24/7, 365 days a year. This is the first time in Great Britain that one organisation will plan and operate the whole energy system.

We are responsible for planning and delivering the energy of today and the future. To do this we look at all sources of energy and work with customers, other organisations, and government, to deliver what is needed to reach a zero-carbon future.