IT Placement Programme

Whether you’re a business intelligence expert or generalist developer – we have the role for you!


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Programme duration
12 months

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Job type
IT & Digital
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Start date
July 2026
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Locations
Swindon, UK

Unfortunately, there are no more places available
for the 2026 placement programme.

Overview of programme

Whether we’re delivering power to millions, trading across the globe or leading the growth of offshore wind, RWE is at the forefront of the energy industry – but we wouldn’t be there without world-class IT.

In our IT Placement Programme, you’ll get an in-depth and hands-on experience at the heart of our operations. From here, you can put your innovative mindset and expertise to full use.

  • We currently have opportunities across these areas:

    • Lead in Data IT: Work directly on the latest cloud-based tools used across our business to onboard, analyse, share, visualise and find data.
    • Commercial Asset Optimisation Embedded IT: Join one of our Dev Ops Squads, where you’ll be responsible for the design, code, testing and implementation of application changes for our UK trading desks.
  • Durations 12 months
    Start of programme July 2026
    Company RWE Supply & Trading 
    Home base location(s) Swindon, UK
    Starting salary £24,500 p.a.

    • Students in the penultimate year of an IT degree or a similar statistical or numerate subject
    • Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities
    • IT proficiency and excellent communication skills
    • Curious with a desire to work collaboratively and challenging yourself to find new solutions
    • Motivated to take on new challenges
    • Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills as well as an analytical mindset and the ability to learn quickly

Locations & application process

  • Application period 25.09.2025 - 23.10.2025
    Pre-selection period until 05.12.2025
    Assessment centre 17.12.2025
    Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!

Development & training

Our placement programmes give you the chance to gain highly valuable work experience and skills – and potentially secure yourself a place on one of our graduate programmes. To help you get the most out of your placement, we provide lots of support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and on-the-job training with everything you need for success.

A current placement student will be allocated as a buddy to all new joiners to ensure seamless support as you begin your journey.

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What we offer

Everything you need to thrive and secure a future worth looking forward to.

Our #TeamRWE stories

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Kitty | IT Placement Student

“I’ve found loads of opportunities to expand both my professional and personal skillset.”

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Luke | Energy Trading Operations Placement Student

“It was great to develop my coding skills and commercial awareness.“

Colleagues | RWE

“The reason I decided to join RWE is because it is a company with an ambitious future and also wanting to do the right thing for the world.”

Come along and meet us

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Get to know us better, get answers to your questions and learn where you can make an impact. No matter if you are still in High School, about to graduate from University or an experienced professional – we want to meet you.

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Contact us

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Paul Roberts

Paul Roberts

UK Year in Industry Placement Programmes | RWE Supply & Trading