Data Centre Market Analyst (Contract) London / Hybrid - £175 per professional Day - PAYE
We're supporting a globally recognised research and intelligence business as they expand their capability in one of the fastest-growing areas of the technology and energy markets: Data Centres and AI Infrastructure.
This is a unique opportunity for an analytically minded individual to sit at the intersection of data centres, energy infrastructure, power markets, AI and cloud computing, helping to build industry-leading research, datasets and market insight.
You'll work closely with experts across energy, technology and infrastructure, researching the rapid growth of data centre developments and their impact on power demand, electricity markets and wider infrastructure investment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Researching global data centre developments, capacity growth and infrastructure investment trends
- Building and maintaining datasets covering operators, locations, power requirements and project status
- Analysing the impact of AI and cloud computing on electricity demand and energy infrastructure
- Developing automated data collection and monitoring processes using Python, SQL and AI tools
- Working with large, complex datasets to identify trends and generate actionable insights
- Producing client-facing analysis, reports and visualisations
- Engaging with industry stakeholders across technology, utilities, infrastructure and energy markets
- Supporting the development of new research methodologies, analytical tools and market intelligence products
What We're Looking For
- Experience in data centres, digital infrastructure, energy, power markets, research, consulting or a related analytical environment
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Hands‑on experience with Python, SQL and Excel
- Experience working with large or complex datasets
- Interest in AI, automation and data‑driven research techniques
- Ability to transform fragmented information into structured analysis and commercial insight
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self‑starter mentality with the ability to work independently in a fast‑moving environment
- Data centre, cloud infrastructure or AI infrastructure research
- Power markets, electricity demand forecasting or energy systems knowledge
- Building automated monitoring or data acquisition tools
- Working with alternative datasets and multiple data sources
- Experience using AI‑enabled research workflows, coding agents or LLM‑based tools
Why Apply?
This project sits at the heart of one of the most significant market shifts currently underway. As AI adoption accelerates, data centres are becoming one of the largest drivers of electricity demand globally. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge analysis, develop innovative data tools and contribute directly to strategic insight used by major organisations across technology, energy and infrastructure markets.
If you're passionate about data, technology, infrastructure or energy markets and want to work on a genuinely topical and rapidly evolving area, I'd love to speak with you.
Data Centre Analyst employer: Nicoll Curtin
Join a dynamic and innovative tech-led company that prioritises a remote-first work culture, fostering collaboration among a small, high-calibre engineering team. With a strong emphasis on ownership and delivery, employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to meaningful AI-driven projects, while benefiting from opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge environment.
