Senior Sustainability Analyst

About the role

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

As we build the projects that will make the energy transition happen, we’re looking for a brilliant Senior Sustainability Strategy Analyst in our Strategic Infrastructure business unit.

The Strategic Infrastructure business unit two years old and is the growth engine for future transmission infrastructure investment in National Grid. It is responsible for delivering 17 projects set out in the ASTI framework, plus other new infrastructure needed to get the UK to Net Zero by 2050.

Whilst that infrastructure is critical to the UK’s energy transition, construction of the infrastructure itself will undoubtably have associated impacts on our climate, the surrounding natural environment and communities. This role would see you support in the development of strategies to mitigate that impact, in the context of a ‘once in a generation’ capital delivery programme that will ultimately deliver Net Zero for the UK.

You will work with colleagues across the business to identify sustainability opportunities that help us enable the energy transition, reduce the impact on the environment, support communities, and deliver value to our customers.

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

• Experience of working within a company, either as part of a consultancy or within a business directly.
• Be able to demonstrate technical ability in sustainability, climate-related reporting, carbon emissions, lifecycle analysis and the capacity to remain updated with emerging issues and standards.
• Confident collecting, handling, analysing and presenting large amounts of data to a range of stakeholders. Good analytical skills and rational decision making.
• Proven research skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to different audiences.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and comfortable engaging and networking with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll do

• Work with teams across the business to develop and deliver sustainability strategies for new national infrastructure projects.
• Develop roadmaps for how National Grid will decarbonise key construction materials in line with our net zero targets.
• Work collaboratively across the business to implement initiatives to reduce carbon emissions from our construction activities. 
• Assist the Sustainability Strategy Manager in engagement with project directors, regulators and subcontractors on sustainability matters as required.
• Work with project Sustainability and Environmental Advisors to embed sustainability throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring key environmental, carbon, and social value criteria are incorporated into decision-making in line with contractual obligations, cost, programme, and design development.
• Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships.
• Actively participate in external forums representing National Grid, communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Coordinate the implementation of sustainability initiatives from conception through to implementation on projects.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £55,000 - £62,000, dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure has a key role to play in tackling climate change by accelerating our capacity to deliver clean electricity across the UK. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity grid in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon operation by 2025. And by 2035, we want to run 100% clean, green energy, all the time.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on 28th July 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

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.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.