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    Engineering our future.



Engineering our future

  • 18-month graduate opportunities

    As a Graduate, your passion, insights, and enthusiasm will make you instrumental in safeguarding our business for the future.

    Whatever role you join us in, whether it's Technical & Engineering, Non-Technical & Commercial or Business Support you'll play a crucial part in helping us define our network and futureproof our infrastructure.

    Any one of the 18-month graduate programmes offer an opportunity to network with other graduates, build relationships across the business, and watch your career grow.

  • 18-month graduate opportunities

    As a Graduate, your passion, insights, and enthusiasm will make you instrumental in safeguarding our business for the future.

    Whatever role you join us in, whether it's Technical & Engineering, Non-Technical & Commercial or Business Support you'll play a crucial part in helping us define our network and futureproof our infrastructure.

    Any one of the 18-month graduate programmes offer an opportunity to network with other graduates, build relationships across the business, and watch your career grow.

  • Zaryab

    Graduate, Zaryab, has always loved fixing things. Now he’s part of solving one of the greatest problems we’ve ever faced – climate change. But he loves a challenge and knows his job is making a difference to the future of the energy system.

    Meet Zaryab >

  • Sarah

    Graduate, Sarah, joined National Grid following her dissertation project with the system operator. That project made her realise how exciting National Grid is and how important our role is within the energy industry.

    Meet Sarah >

Meet Zaryab >                                                                                                             Meet Sarah >

What routes can I take?

Whatever your degree, our business is so varied we're likely to have something that suits your skills and aspirations.

From maintaining the National Electricity System, to making sure our network can supply gas to every corner of the country in an Engineering & Technical role.

Overseeing large-scale construction projects in Capital Delivery or shaping business strategy as part of National Grid Ventures in a Non-Technical & Commercial role.

Or join us in a Business Support role, although not directly involved with the transmission of energy, your input will ensure we're quipped and prepared.

What routes can I take?

Whatever your degree, our business is so varied we're likely to have something that suits your skills and aspirations.

From maintaining the National Electricity System, to making sure our network can supply gas to every corner of the country in an Engineering & Technical role.

Overseeing large-scale construction projects in Capital Delivery or shaping business strategy as part of National Grid Ventures in a Non-Technical & Commercial role.

Or join us in a Business Support role, although not directly involved with the transmission of energy, your input will ensure we're quipped and prepared.

Electricity System Operator (ESO)

As the ESO in Great Britain, we balance electricity supply and demand in real-time. Where we are and where we're going as a business is changing. We are thinking more holistically and longer-term to enhance network safety, reliability, and affordability.

National Grid Ventures (NGV)

NGV will develop growth opportunities in competitive markets across the UK and the US while continuing to support National Grid’s regulated core business. By combining commercial expertise with visionary technology and our adventurous thinking with new approaches, we will deliver our customers' affordable energy and the flexible energy systems our industry needs.

Capital Delivery

It couldn’t be more exciting to be part of Capital Delivery. With billions being invested in our electricity and gas transmission systems, Capital Delivery has the important job of delivering incredible, essential improvements over the coming years.

System Operator

This department is responsible for the long-term strategy, planning and real-time operation of the networks in England and Wales - ensuring we deliver the highest levels of service for our customers and stakeholders. 

Electricity Transmission

We own the Electricity Transmission network in England and Wales, helping to connect large or small energy projects. Discover how we work with stakeholders to improve our network, and how we're innovating for the future.

IT

This global function empowers National Grid in the increasingly fast-changing energy industry. We are technology thought leaders, focused on the end-user, delivering reliable and secure services and solutions. Join IT and help us adapt, evolve, and innovate to exploit technology opportunities as they arise to benefit all of us.

Security

It's down to this department to make sure all our people, premises and systems stay safe and secure so that National Grid can continue to deliver safe, sustainable and reliable energy services to our customers and communities. As part of the team, you could be helping to manage the risk of both physical and cyber threats which continually evolve and increase in sophistication and persistence, to protect our vital infrastructure.

Gas Transmission (GT)

GT builds, owns and maintains the high-pressure gas network in Great Britain. We bring energy to life by keeping the gas flowing for our customers safely, reliably and economically. 

Global Procurement

National Grid sources £4.3billion in goods and services each year. Global Procurement makes sure we have access to the assets we need to deliver innovation and drive performance - all at an unbeatable value for money.

Human Resources

HR is essential to future performance through sound business insights. Engaging with all areas of the National Grid business, they play a key role in helping us make sound decisions.

Legal

Our Legal team play a key role in optimising our commercial performance while ensuring we always operate lawfully and ethically. From advising on transactions to resolving disputes they're integral to our success.