Design Engineer Graduate (Warrington/Warwick/Bristol)

National Gas Transmission PLC; Warwick, West of England; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 34,646 GBP

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Volunteer days

Pension scheme with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

National Gas Transmission PLC is offering an 18‑month fixed‑term Design Engineer Graduate programme in the UK. You’ll work with West Region teams on transmission projects, gaining hands‑on design and delivery experience, while developing stakeholder management skills and technical knowledge.

You’ll join a supportive, hybrid environment with strong development opportunities and a clear path to professional growth within Britain’s national gas network.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject with transferable skills for project delivery.
• Experience planning, coordinating events or activities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Track project progress and milestones.
• Manage project information and records.
• Attend meetings and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with partners to keep projects moving.
• Support review and approval of engineering designs.
• Prepare reports and presentations for project teams.

Skills

Planning & coordinating

Multi-priority management

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Design Engineer Graduate (Warrington/Warwick/Bristol)

Date: 12 Oct 2026

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA Warrington, GB, WA3 6EY Bristol, GB, BS34 8YU

Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 3345

Join National Gas and help be the energy behind the change.

National Gas is responsible for operating and maintaining Britain's national gas transmission network, helping to keep the lights on, businesses running and homes warm.

We manage the critical infrastructure that safely and reliably transport gas across Great Britain, supporting the energy security that millions of people depend on every day.

While delivering for Britain today, we're also preparing for tomorrow. Through innovation, investment and the development of future energy infrastructure, we're helping to create a cleaner and more sustainable energy system for generations to come.

As a graduate, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, supported to develop professionally, and empowered to contribute to projects that have a real impact on the nation's energy future. Whether you're solving complex challenges, driving innovation or delivering essential services, you'll play an important role in an organisation with genuine purpose.

Join us and help shape the future of energy.

About the Role

Join our West Region Engineering Delivery team and play a key role in supporting projects that help keep Britain's gas transmission network running safely and reliably. As a Design Engineer Graduate, you'll gain valuable experience working at the centre of project teams, helping to coordinate engineering activities and support the delivery of major infrastructure projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop an understanding of how engineering designs move from initial ideas through to delivery. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, project teams and external partners, building both your technical knowledge and project coordination skills.

Day-to-day, you could be:

• Helping track project progress and key milestones.
• Managing project information and maintaining accurate records.
• Attending project meetings and helping follow up on actions.
• Working with colleagues and external partners to keep projects moving forward.
• Supporting the review and approval process for engineering designs.
• Preparing reports, updates and presentations for project teams.
• Learning how engineering and project delivery teams work together to deliver infrastructure projects.

Throughout the programme, you'll gain experience across a variety of projects and develop a broad understanding of engineering design and project delivery. You'll build strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills while learning how major infrastructure projects are planned and delivered.

What you'll need

You'll hold, or be on track to achieve, a degree in a relevant subject. Suitable degree disciplines include:

We're interested in your potential and transferable skills as much as your academic background. A strong application might include examples of:

• Planning and coordinating projects, events or activities.
• Managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Building relationships with different people.
• Organising information and maintaining accurate records.
• Using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Relevant placement experience, project work or extracurricular activities involving planning, organisation or stakeholder engagement would be beneficial, but they aren't essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm to learn, your organisational skills and your interest in engineering and project delivery.

The Essentials

This is an 18-month fixed-term graduate programme. You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme. All participants on our Graduate Scheme are subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

As part of the programme, you'll support projects across the West Region and gain experience working with a variety of teams and stakeholders. This means travel beyond your usual place of work, including site visits and, where required, overnight stays. Due to the nature of the role, you'll need a full UK driving licence by the time you join the programme. Access to a vehicle would be beneficial to support travel to your usual place of work, and business travel related to project activities can be supported through National Gas travel processes where appropriate.

What you can expect from us

You’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work.

• Starting annual salary of £34,646, with annual performance-based increases
• A generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional days (capped at 5 days)
• 2 paid days each financial year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause
• A generous pension scheme with a double-match contribution - if you contribute 6%, we'll contribute 12%, helping you build a strong financial future
• Professional development and career progression

At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported.

You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects. We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

We encourage all graduates to take ownership of their journey. You'll strive to grow and develop, taking advantage of all that National Gas has to offer.

The 'nice to knows'

As part of our hybrid working approach, you'll typically spend around three days each week in the office, depending on project and business requirements. This gives you the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, build your network and develop practical experience while also benefitting from flexibility where appropriate.

You'll start in a large cohort of other graduates and apprentices, where you'll attend an in-person induction in early September 2027, fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.

You'll be offered additional support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way.

You're only able to apply for one of our graduate schemes, so please consider this carefully. When reviewing your application, if we feel you might be a good fit for something else, we'll be sure to let you know.

Applications close on Sunday 8th November 2026.

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