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Graduate Electrical Engineer, Portfolio &… at National Grid · Warwick

Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeWarwick, GB, CV34 6DA38472 GBP–38472 GBP/yr

Job Description

About the Position

Within Portfolio, Strategy and Development (PS&D), the team helps shape National Grid's future direction by identifying the infrastructure, investment and strategic decisions needed to support the UK's changing energy needs. Working at the early stages of major infrastructure development, the team helps define future requirements, assess potential solutions and support the development and management of the project portfolio. Their work helps ensure the right projects and approaches are progressed at the right time to support a reliable, resilient and future-ready electricity transmission network.

As a Graduate Junior Electrical Engineer, you'll help support the early development of electricity infrastructure projects and engineering solutions that contribute to the UK's changing energy needs. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll develop an understanding of how electrical engineering requirements are identified, assessed and incorporated into major infrastructure projects. Through exposure to engineering, commercial, procurement and project activities, you'll gain valuable insight into how technical decisions influence project safety, cost, quality, risk and deliverability while building the foundations of your engineering career.

What You'll Do

You'll help develop the engineering solutions that support major electricity transmission projects from concept through to delivery.

Support the assessment of engineering requirements and contribute to the development of safe, efficient and effective technical solutions.
Assist with technical assessments, option selection activities and engineering reviews for major infrastructure projects.
Prepare and review technical information in line with engineering policies, standards and procedures.
Develop an understanding of electrical safety, network risk and engineering assurance within the electricity transmission network.
Work with engineering, commercial, procurement and project management colleagues to support project development activities.
Help evaluate how engineering decisions affect project costs, schedules, risks, quality and delivery outcomes.
Gain exposure to contractor, supplier and procurement activities, building an understanding of how infrastructure projects are developed and delivered.
Contribute to project reporting, governance and continuous improvement activities while developing your technical and stakeholder-management skills.

What You'll Need to Apply

You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering.

It doesn't matter when you graduated or whether you're currently studying towards your qualification. We're looking for graduates with an interest in electricity transmission, infrastructure development and the energy transition, who enjoy applying engineering principles to real-world challenges. You'll be keen to develop your technical knowledge, analyse complex information and help create practical engineering solutions that support the future of the UK's energy system.

Please note: Due to the amount of travel required for this role, you must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence no later than 27th June 2027 (at least three months before your start date).

If you progress to the assessment centre stage, you must have passed your driving theory test before attending and be able to provide evidence of this.

You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations in order to carry out the requirments of this role you'll need to travel to sites, offices and our training centres.

Location

This role is based in Warwick and offers flexible hybrid working, where possible. You'll be expected to attend your contractual office location at least three days per week. Flexibility to travel as required throughout the role and during rotations is also essential.

To be eligible for this role, you must currently live within a 60-minute driving commute of CV34 6DAand be able to commute from your existing primary residence. Relocation to meet this requirement is not permitted.

As part of your application, you'll be asked to confirm that you meet this requirement and provide the postcode of your current primary residence. This information will be used to assess your eligibility.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,472 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career with National Grid.

Alongside a tailored development programme designed to power your career at National Grid, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
A competitive pension scheme.
Access to flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.
A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.
Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.
Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.
A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.

About the Graduate Programme

As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 1:1 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Engineering pathway and as part of this you’ll develop further key technical skills aligned to your role as well as important learning modules such as working safely. If relevant to your career aspirations, you will be able to access Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and seek support from a National Grid IET mentor to help you secure your chartership.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your career.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

More Information

You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes. Before applying, pleaese carefully review all available programmes and choose the one that best matches your interests and career goals.

We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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