Graduate Strategic Commercial Analyst

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

Job summary

National Grid is offering an 18‑month Graduate Programme in Warwick for a Graduate Commercial Strategy Analyst. You will support commercial and contracting management across major infrastructure projects and gain hands‑on experience in procurement, tendering, contract management, project costs and supplier performance.

You will work with project teams to develop analytical and stakeholder‑management skills and explore automation and AI to improve efficiency, with a starting salary of £38,472 and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in STEM, Commercial Management, Business, Economics or related degree.
• Interest in commercial and contract management within major infrastructure; ability to analyse information to support decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and contracting activities across major infrastructure projects, helping teams make informed decisions on cost, risk and value.
• Contribute to procurement, market engagement and tendering activities, helping to evaluate suppliers and support contract award processes.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting of supplier and contract performance, using data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with project teams and subject‑matter experts to understand project risks, commercial requirements and budget considerations.
• Help review contractual changes and assess their potential impact on project costs, schedules and risk profiles.
• Gather and analyse cost information to support project estimates, forecasts and commercial decision‑making.
• Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations that communicate commercial information clearly to project stakeholders.
• Contribute to improvements in commercial processes, digital tools and ways of working, including exploring opportunities to use automation and AI to improve efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Contract management

Project costs

Commercial risk

Supplier performance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Automation & AI

Education

STEM degree

Commercial Management

Business

Economics

Job description

National Grid is offering an 18‑month Graduate Programme in Warwick for a Graduate Commercial Strategy Analyst. You will support commercial and contracting management across major infrastructure projects and gain hands‑on experience in procurement, tendering, contract management, project costs and supplier performance.

You will work with project teams to develop analytical and stakeholder‑management skills and explore automation and AI to improve efficiency, with a starting salary of £38,472 and