Graduate Innovation Engineer, Customer & Network Development, Chester

National Grid Plc; Connah's Quay; Híbrido; GBP 35 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits (cycle-to-work)

Sharesave & Share Incentive Plans

£2,000 joining bonus

£2,400 completion bonus

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Additional leave when moving between/3

Mentoring & networking opportunities

Permanent role after programme

Resumo da oferta

National Grid is offering a Graduate Innovation Engineer role in Wales with a flexible hybrid working pattern. The programme starts with a salary of £38,472 per year and includes a structured development path across engineering, technology and project delivery.

You will rotate through three 6‑month placements across the UK, gain mentoring, and have opportunities for professional growth within National Grid. A joining bonus and relocation support are part of the package.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• It doesn't matter when you graduated or whether you're currently studying towards your qualification.
• We’re looking for graduates with an interest in innovation, emerging technology and the energy transition.

Responsabilidades

• Research emerging technologies and assess their potential to address engineering, operational and customer challenges.
• Support the development of innovation concepts and project proposals that could improve network performance, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Contribute to innovation trials, demonstrations and pilot projects, helping evaluate the effectiveness of new technologies and approaches.
• Gather and analyse technical and operational data to assess the performance, benefits and limitations of proposed solutions.
• Explore the costs, risks, benefits and practical considerations associated with innovative technologies and ways of working.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, customer and project delivery teams, as well as external partners, suppliers and technology organisations.
• Share learning from innovation projects and help promote innovative thinking across the business.

Formação académica

2:2 in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Energy or Renewable Energy Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Position

Within Customer and Network Development (CND), the Innovation team helps identify and develop new solutions that improve how customer connections are designed, developed and delivered. Working across the business and with external partners, the team researches emerging technologies, trials new approaches and supports the adoption of innovative solutions across the transmission network. Their work helps address engineering and operational challenges, improve customer outcomes and support the transition to a cleaner, more flexible energy system.

As a Graduate Innovation Engineer, you'll help explore and develop innovative solutions that could improve how customer connections are designed, developed and delivered. Working alongside experienced engineering and innovation colleagues, you'll develop an understanding of the challenges facing the transmission network and how emerging technologies, engineering solutions and new ways of working can help address them. Through research, project delivery and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you'll gain experience turning new ideas into practical solutions that deliver benefits for customers, the business and the wider energy system.

What You'll Do

• Research emerging technologies and assess their potential to address engineering, operational and customer challenges.
• Support the development of innovation concepts and project proposals that could improve network performance, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Contribute to innovation trials, demonstrations and pilot projects, helping evaluate the effectiveness of new technologies and approaches.
• Gather and analyse technical and operational data to assess the performance, benefits and limitations of proposed solutions.
• Explore the costs, risks, benefits and practical considerations associated with innovative technologies and ways of working.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, customer and project delivery teams, as well as external partners, suppliers and technology organisations.
• Share learning from innovation projects and help promote innovative thinking across the business.

What You'll Need to Apply

You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.

It doesn't matter when you graduated or whether you're currently studying towards your qualification. We're looking for graduates with an interest in innovation, emerging technology and the energy transition, who enjoy solving problems and exploring new ideas. You'll be curious about how new technologies can improve the transmission network, comfortable working with technical information and eager to develop your technical, analytical and project-delivery skills in a real-world engineering environment.

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 August 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.

You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations in order to carry out the requirments of this role you'll need to travel to sites, offices and our training centres.

Location

This role is based in Connah's Quay, Flint, Wales and offers flexible hybrid working, where possible. You'll be expected to attend your contractual office location at least three days per week. Flexibility to travel as required throughout the role and during rotations is also essential.

To be eligible for this role, you must currently live within a 60-minute driving commute of CH5 4BP and be able to commute from your existing primary residence. Relocation to meet this requirement is not permitted.

As part of your application, you'll be asked to confirm that you meet this requirement and provide the postcode of your current primary residence. This information will be used to assess your eligibility.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,472 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.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• 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.

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas