Thermal Strategy Summer Placement

SSE Thermal 

SSE Thermal is responsible for the flexible generation subsidiary of SSE plc, focusing on flexible energy generation and storage assets including carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, energy-from-waste, energy storage and gas generation.  SSE Thermal seeks to become the leading provider of flexible thermal energy in a net zero world. Transforming high-carbon generation assets to low-carbon whilst ensuring a Just Transition for our people.

SSE Thermal's flexible and efficient gas-fired generation will continue to play a critical role in the transition to a net zero future, providing reliable backup power and complementing renewable energy. However, we’ve committed to not constructing any further gas-fired power stations without a clear route to decarbonisation and are actively seeking ways to decarbonise our current assets through cutting-edge solutions such as CCS and hydrogen.

What is the Role?  

Role: Strategy Summer Placement

Salary: £24,580 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. 

Working Pattern: 12 weeks fixed term contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available 

Start Date: Summer 2026

Working as part of our multi-disciplined teams, we have a range of opportunities for students to support projects across our Thermal business.  We're looking for students who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE Thermal, and our vision couldn’t be simpler: to be the leading provider of flexible energy in a net zero world. 

Our summer placement brings real hands-on experience through a 12-week programme.   Throughout the placement, you will have the support of a business mentor and buddy, who will provide guidance and support to enable you to reach your full potential. You will be based in our Development Team. You would be working alongside colleagues who are exploring opportunities in emerging carbon capture and hydrogen technologies to ensure we can continue to provide flexible and reliable energy in a net zero world. This could involve understanding, summarising, and presenting information from key government and industry publications, such as the Future Energy Scenario report which help inform the development of the strategy.

Our interns work collaboratively in a variety of contexts, while also taking ownership of their role by working under their own direction to drive action forward. There will also be networking and presentation opportunities, specialist sessions and support from our graduates.  

What do I need? 

You'll be studying a business or economics degree.  Our opportunities are open to students who are in their 2nd year of their degree onwards or those who have already graduated. 

We'd love you to have some practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSE Thermal and the prospect of a long-term future with us.

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