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2026 Graduate Electrical Engineer, Strategic Infrastructure

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Graduate Electrical Engineer delivering strategic UK power transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • procurement
  • site monitoring
  • quality assurance
  • design compliance
  • risk management
  • project finances

Tasks

-Procurement & Contractor Management – Assisting in sourcing and managing suppliers and contractors. -Site Monitoring – Observing contractor activities to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Environmental regulations, and CDM (Construction Design & Management) standards. -Project Finances – Supporting budget planning, cost control, and financial reporting. -Quality Assurance – Supporting the development and maintenance of our Quality Management System. -Design Compliance – Ensuring engineering solutions meet National Grid policies and specifications. -Project Safety – Championing safe working practices across all project phases. -Network Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating risks to the electrical network.

Benefits

-£2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme -Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities. -26 days holiday -£2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme -Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine

Interview Process

-assessment centres held between november and april 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship generally not offered; may be considered only for exceptional specialist skills.