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The UK is on a journey to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Decarbonising the energy sector is vital to enable the country to make this transformational change. Here in Gas Transmission, we are at the very heart of enabling this transition and to deliver on this ambition we need to build a Net Zero Energy Workforce. We’re looking for 6passionate undergraduates with a wide range of degrees, skills and backgrounds to join us in tackling the climate challenge by changing the industry from within.
If you are a successful candidate, you will join a 12-week working placement during your summer break in 2022. The programme is designed to develop your technical, commercial and business knowledge as well as your personal and professional skills. You’ll have real and challenging objectives and we’ll work with you to tailor placements to stretch you and provide real value to both Gas Transmission and wider society.
You will be in the heart of our decarbonisation journey where you could be helping us demonstrate natural gas to hydrogen conversion, facilitating legal and commercial pathways to Net Zero emissions or researching and sponsoring new and emerging technologies. . A majority stake in the Gas Transmission business is currently being sold by National Grid, so when you start with us, we’ll be own stand-alone business. This gives us an exciting opportunity to create an independent Gas Transmission business focussed on delivering net-zero and strengthens our commitment to recruit and retain people with the enthusiasm and skills required to deliver this transition. If you are successful, we’ll keep you up to date with this process.
What you'll need
- Enthusiasm and self-drive
- To be passionate about tackling climate change
- Be studying towards a degree in a relevant technical or commercial discipline. Some desirable degrees to meet our skills needs for the future are listed below, but all relevant degrees will be considered:
- Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Environmental)
- Chemistry/Physics
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Computer science
- Business related
- STEM Subjects
- A curious, questioning mind and an ability to think independently
- You must be in your penultimate year at university
You will only be able to apply for one role per programme (i.e. one undergraduate role) for this campaign. Please ensure you apply to your most preferred role. Those who apply for more than one, will be withdrawn and asked to confirm their preference.
What you'll get
We're proud to offer a competitive salary of £20,212.
The opportunity is located at our Head Office in Warwick.
The closing date for this role is Sunday 7th November. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
Equality and Diversity
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
