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As owners of Wales and England’s electricity transmission network we’re at the vanguard of the energy transition. We’re looking for the brightest engineering graduates to help propel us forwards into a greener energy future.
Our Graduate Development Programmes are made up of three six-month placements. They begin with an initial position in Asset Operations, followed by a placement anywhere in National Grid, and then a third in our Electricity Transmission department.
As a graduate on our Project Development Engineer scheme, you’ll be helping maintain National Grid by designing substation equipment and investing in electrical transmission. You’ll be contributing to big, exciting projects with real-life applications. For example, you might be working on building a substation that will provide electricity for hundreds of thousands of people. Or perhaps on an under-the-sea interconnector that joins us to the European electricity grid.
If you want to make a similar impact in energy and sustainability, we’d be very interested in hearing from you!
“The whole experience has been excellent, and I’ve learnt so much about engineering. I really enjoyed the training, mixing and working with my cohort, and seeing how the business fits together.”
Tim Elliott, Former Graduate
This role is based in Warwick with flexible, hybrid working.
About you
You’re enthusiastic about electrical engineering and are looking for an ethical company that is actively contributing to a greener energy future. You’re committed to developing yourself, always ready to ask questions of your colleagues in order to learn, and keen to do your own research and find out as much as you possibly can about your subject.
You’re willing to work hard and able to quickly pick things up. You can give and take feedback and contribute to your team in a meaningful way. You’re not just interested in the graduate programme, but in the job at the end of it. We’re going to be investing a lot in you, so we need you to do the same, and really make the most of the opportunity.
You’ll have a minimum 2.2 degree in a STEM discipline and have a valid full UK Driving Licence 3 months prior to your start date.
What youll get
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £30,278 (Bachelors) or £31,379 (Masters).
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
- £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
- 25 days holiday
- £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
- Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
- Cost of living allowance (inner London, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan areas)
- Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback, accreditation by the IMechE, IGEM and IET, and volunteering opportunities.
National Grid is committed to the personal development of our staff. Joining us, you’ll be supported as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills through structured training and on the-job experience. You’ll work closely with your line manager to establish and navigate through a Personal Development Plan that is tailored to your needs.
About us
National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Further information
The closing date for this role is 13th November 2022, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
Assessment centres will be held from 5th December.
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.
