Graduate Development Engineer: Portfolio & Strategy

National Grid Plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 joining bonus

£2,400 completion bonus

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Sharesave/Share Incentive Plans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

National Grid is offering an 18-month Graduate Programme in Warwick with a tailored development pathway across leadership, business and technical skills. You’ll complete three 6-month placements across the UK, attending development sessions in person and virtually, with mentoring and support to transition from campus to corporate life.

You will gain practical engineering experience, work with the engineering pathway, and have access to IET mentor support and potential chartership, while enjoying

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil or Energy Engineering.
• Graduates or those studying toward qualification; willing to travel and engage with major infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence required by 27 August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support early development of major electricity infrastructure projects.
• Assess options and help prepare cost estimates and governance materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, financial and project delivery teams.
• Maintain project information and documentation; ensure accuracy and up-to-date records.
• Learn how technical decisions influence costs, schedules, risks and delivery outcomes.

Education

Engineering degree (2:2 acceptable)

Job description

National Grid is offering an 18-month Graduate Programme in Warwick with a tailored development pathway across leadership, business and technical skills. You’ll complete three 6-month placements across the UK, attending development sessions in person and virtually, with mentoring and support to transition from campus to corporate life.

You will gain practical engineering experience, work with the engineering pathway, and have access to IET mentor support and potential chartership, while enjoying