Graduate Asset Engineer, Interconnectors, Lincolnshire

National Grid Plc; Spalding; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £2,000

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

26 days holiday + statutory holidays

Sharesave/Share Incentive Plans

Pension up to 12%

Job summary

National Grid Ventures Interconnectors Graduate Asset Engineer role based in the UK offers exposure to asset health modelling, maintenance planning and performance assessment across critical interconnector assets. You will work with site operations and cyber teams to support reliability and resilience while developing your engineering career.

The 18-month graduate programme includes three 6-month placements across the UK, a structured development pathway and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 2:2 in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Systems/Energy/ Civil Engineering, Physics or Mathematics or closely related field.
• Curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn; demonstrates interest in engineering and energy infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret technical information and data.
• Willingness to obtain full UK driving licence by 27 June 2027.
• Subject to National Security Vetting (NSV) and Security Check (SC) and UK residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge in asset health modelling and asset management.
• Gain experience in maintenance planning and delivery.
• Learn how to assess asset condition, risk and performance.
• Build understanding of asset reliability and operational resilience.
• Develop skills in investigating asset defects and performance issues.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and asset performance initiatives.
• Gain experience operating within a regulated critical infrastructure environment.

Skills

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Risk assessment

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

2:2 in Electrical/ Electronic/ Mechanical/ Systems/ Energy/ Civil Eng or Physics/ Maths

Job description

About the Position

About National Grid Ventures Interconnectors:

NGV UK Interconnectors are at the heart of the UK's transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future.

We own and operate a portfolio of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) interconnectors, which connect the UK's electricity network with neighbouring countries. These links enable electricity to flow between markets, helping to improve energy security, support the integration of renewable energy, and provide value for consumers.

Alongside our existing portfolio, we are developing new interconnector projects to help meet future energy demand and support the UK's journey towards Net Zero.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Asset Engineer, you will work closely with site operations and maintenance as well as the systems and cyber teams to help maintain and improve the performance, reliability and resilience of critical interconnector assets.

What You'll Do

As the Graduate Asset Engineer, you will be work closely with the Asset and Engineering site teams towards the effective management and maintenance of all our assets.

During the graduate programme, you will develop knowledge and practical experience in:

• Develop knowledge of asset health modelling and asset management.
• Gain experience in maintenance planning and delivery.
• Learn how to assess asset condition, risk and performance.
• Build understanding of asset reliability and operational resilience.
• Develop skills in investigating asset defects and performance issues.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and asset performance initiatives.
• Gain experience operating within a regulated critical infrastructure environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in asset engineering, developing the skills and experience needed to optimise the performance, reliability and resilience of critical energy infrastructure while supporting the UK's energy transition.

What You'll Need to Apply

You’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related engineering degree discipline.

We're looking for graduates who are curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

An interest in engineering, asset management and energy infrastructure.

A desire to understand how critical national infrastructure operates.

The ability to interpret technical information and data.

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.

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) level in addition to our standard background checks. You must hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid British passport and meet the minimum residency requirement of having lived continuously in the UK for the previous five years. We encourage applications from candidates who meet the essential qualification requirements and are prepared to undergo and maintain the necessary security clearance throughout their employment. Full GOV.UK Guidance can be found here.

Location

This is a site-based role in Bicker Fen, South Lincolnshire. You will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the site. Regular attendance at our Warwick Head Office, National Grid Training Centre in Eakring and travel to Interconnector sites across the UK will be required throughout the graduate scheme and beyond.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,289 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.
• 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

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.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.