Upstream Intern - 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.

Intelligence Connected

• Inclusive – we succeed together
• Trusting – we choose to trust each other
• Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future Focused – we accelerate change
• Curious – we turn knowledge into action

The Opportunity

This opportunity is best suited for candidates in their penultimate/final year of study looking for a Summer role starting in June 2026 and concluding in August 2026.

Our Team

We work with Wood Mackenzie’s regional oil and gas sector experts to deliver research and consulting projects and provide economic valuation and analysis of thousands of oil and gas fields. We serve a range of clients, including national and major oil companies, governments, investment banks and institutional investors.

About the role

Collaborating closely with some of the industry’s leading subject matter experts, you will help to deliver insights that move markets. As part of the Global Upstream team, you will gain first‑hand experience of working in a commercial data and research environment – from monitoring industry activity, to analysing the economics of an oil field – you will start to discover what makes the global energy industry tick.

In This Role You Will

• Actively contribute to defined research projects, putting theory into practice.
• Be encouraged to share your ideas and previous experiences with the team.
• Learn valuable new skills for your future career and current academic studies.
• Be part of a team with other interns across the company.
• Receive excellent support and coaching to get the best out of your internship.

Requirements

• Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification with a quantitative, statistical, business, energy and/or economics focus.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Creative problem‑solving ability.
• Analytical mind and eye for detail with basic understanding of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, or comparable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn about our business from the ground up.
• Adaptability.
• Keen interest in the energy sector, with a focus on upstream oil and gas markets.

Wood Mackenzie follows a hybrid work structure; however, during the duration of this internship, the successful candidate would highly benefit from being in the office frequently with the team and their line manager. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country this role is based in. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

What’s In It For You

At Wood Mackenzie, you will have opportunities to engage in meaningful work and collaboration with international stakeholders; creating a positive and lasting impact; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We are committed to supporting our people to Thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. WoodMackers have regular opportunities to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Sustainability initiatives such as our partnership with Let’s Share the Sun.

Equal Opportunities

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. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov. If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.