Data Assistant - Power & Renewables in Edinburgh

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

We are looking for a Data Assistant to join Wood Mackenzie’s Power and Renewables Project Tracking Data team. This role will focus on data collection via research. Data professionals are our front line for data collection and lay the groundwork for industry leading analysis. The candidate will work closely across our Power and Renewables teams to support coverage of the global power industry. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, intellectually curious, and creative. Attention to detail and dedication to continuous process improvement are critical in this data curation focused role.

Responsibilities:

• Create, monitor, and maintain data relating to power plants by conducting primary and secondary research. Examples of targeted data include: Renewable project lists, data centers, company financials, asset transactions, tender announcements, and policy developments.
• Evaluate the alignment of our data published sources such as regulatory agencies, market operators, and developer disclosures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones and disciplines to leverage best practices and deliver according to project timelines.
• Perform established workflows to execute data collection and improve data quality.

About You:

• Proven analytical capabilities, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Demonstrated interest in data management and in the renewable/energy industry.
• Excellent problem solving, documentation, communication and organization skills, and attention to detail.
• An engaging nature, capable of connecting with co-workers, clients and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settings including giving presentations.
• A deep intellectual curiosity about what drives markets based on economic principles.
• Passionate ownership of projects and excitement to share accomplishments with fellow Woodmackers.
• Strong listening and critical thinking skills.
• Fluency in English. Additional language skills are a plus.
• Comfortable working with common Excel functions and query languages.
• You are committed to contributing to a welcoming and inclusive environment, are sensitive to diverse perspectives, and are passionate about equity in the workplace.

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.