Backbone of Britain’s gas network, transporting energy and innovating for low‑carbon future.
Our skilled teams work to keep the gas flowing to our customers, generating power and helping to keep everyone connected.
You’ll work on projects that impact the entire company and involve cross-functional collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside engineers, analysts, and other professionals, building strong networks and learning from a diverse range of colleagues.
You’ll be part of our journey to explore and implement best practices in ethical data science, privacy, and responsible AI. Your work will contribute to shaping how we use data responsibly and transparently, ensuring our solutions have a positive impact on our business and society.
As the operator of Britain’s national gas transmission network, we repair and maintain gas pipelines, safely and reliably delivering gas to power stations, industries and 23 million homes.
We also ask that you have Proficiency in either Python or R.
A cover letter is essential to help us understand why you're a great fit for the role. Be sure to include relevant experience, university modules, or data science/coding projects you have been involved in or led.
For you to thrive as a Data Science Graduate within the Commercial function, a keen interest in the future energy systems and sustainability would be invaluable, as we need individuals who are determined to drive the future of our company and be the energy behind the change. You'll be someone with a passion for data and analytics that enjoys applying that mindset to a challenging day-to-day working environment with real, practical challenges.
This position is subject to National Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions - this typically requires you to have been a UK resident for the past 5 years. This means that your eligibility for may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
With the contacts you’ll make and the skills you’ll learn in these areas, you’ll be able to make an informed decision as to which area of the business you’d like to continue your career in. Upon completion of the programme, graduates will typically progress into roles such as Data Scientist, Analyst, or Commercial Analyst.
The sites you’ll be visiting span across the UK, so you’ll need to be comfortable with travel and overnight stays regularly. This also means that ideally, you’ll hold a full driving licence and be comfortable driving between sites.
This is an 18-month fixed-term graduate programme. You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme. We are unable to sponsor UK work permits for this graduate scheme, as the role does not meet the requirements set by the UK Home Office.
Support is available towards travel costs if required.
You'll be offered additional support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way.
At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported.
You'll start in a large cohort of other graduates and apprentices, where you'll attend an in-person induction in early September 2026, fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.
You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects. We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
If your online application is successful, you’ll be invited to complete a virtual solo-interview. The final stage is then an in-person Assessment Centre at our Warwick office in January 2026.
As the data science team for the company, you’ll have opportunity to develop hands-on experience across a variety of business areas. Benefit from coaching and mentoring by experienced senior data scientists and take advantage of free corporate online learning resources to expand your technical and professional skills. You’ll learn the full lifecycle of developing machine learning and data science solutions - from ideation and model development to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement - using our productionised data and AI platform and best-in-class MLOps practices.
During this 18-month programme, after your initial induction, you’ll complete three 6-month placements. This will cover various teams within the Commercial business function, so that you can be exposed to different, yet relevant experiences and skillsets that will set you up for your career.
As part of our Hybrid working approach, your time will be split between office days (primarily at the Warwick Office) and working from home.
You’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work.