2026 Graduate Substation Engineer Midlands (Warwick), Asset Operations
National Grid
Graduate engineer rotating through substation projects, handling maintenance, testing and project delivery.
3 days ago ago
£36,640 - £36,640
Entry-level
Full Time
Burton Green, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
23,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Technical Services
Consulting
Design
Operations and Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Distribution
Hydrogen Transmission
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
substation maintenance
equipment testing
temporary works
contract monitoring
safety management
project delivery
- Supporting substation maintenance, refurbishment, and fault diagnosis
- Contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
- Participating in a standby rota for emergency callouts — with additional pay for your availability and expertise
- Assisting your Operations Manager and wider team in delivering key projects
- Develop the skills to lead on-site teams, manage contractors, and deliver complex engineering projects
- Build deep technical knowledge of substation systems and high-voltage equipment
- Developing into the role of Project Leader (PL), with a focus on commercial delivery and safety
- Taking on site delivery responsibilities, including acting as Temporary Works Co-ordinator and Principal Contractor under CDM regulations
- Monitoring and progressing contracts for unlicensed customers and contractor-delivered work
- Testing equipment and systems, including safety, protection, and control mechanisms
- Leading teams of fitters and contractors, ensuring safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements, and toolbox talks are in place
What you bring
site visits
substations
safety-critical
safety rules
- Frequent visits to substations, depots, and other operational sites within your region.
- Learn how to manage safety-critical work and uphold National Grid’s Safety Rules
- £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
- Occasional cross-regional travel to support on-the-job learning and development
- Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities.
- 26 days holiday
- Gain leadership experience and work towards becoming a Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
- 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
- Regular travel to our training centre in Eakring, Nottingham
- Receive structured training at our dedicated centre in Eakring, Nottingham, alongside on-the-job learning across your regional base
- £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
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Interview process
- assessment centres held between november – april 2026
- national grid generally cannot sponsor under the uk points‑based system.
- sponsorship may be considered only in exceptional cases where specialist skills are not available locally.
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Company
Overview
1990 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
15,000 km
High-Voltage Network
Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.
- 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.
- Stand up for safety every day
- Put our customers first
- Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
- Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
- Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
- Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
- Work with others to find solutions for customers
- Commit to learning and new ideas
- Take personal ownership for delivering results
- Be bold and act with passion and purpose
- Focus on progress over perfection
- Follow the problem through to the end
£51B Investment
Green Infrastructure Commitment
The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutral Goal
Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.
60% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.
99.4% Diversion
Construction Waste Management
99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.
- 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
- 100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
- 50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
- 20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
- 50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
- Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
- 17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
- Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
- 100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
- 7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
- 100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
- Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
- Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
- ISO 14001 integrated management system certification
Ranked #1 UK
Gender Equality Ranking
Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.
84% Score
Workforce Disclosure Initiative
Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.
#1 in Times Top 50
Gender Equality Employer Ranking
Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.
Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index
Index Inclusion
Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.
- Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
- Embed inclusion into everything we do
- Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
- Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
- Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues
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