2026 Graduate Associate Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery

Overview

Assist in planning, budgeting, and delivering large‑scale energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• budget monitoring
• stakeholder engagement
• risk management
• project planning
• compliance management
• team coordination

Tasks

-Participating in project close-out activities, including evaluations and lessons learned reviews. -Assisting with budget preparation and monitoring to ensure projects stay within financial targets. -Engaging with stakeholders such as engineers, clients, and regulatory bodies to maintain transparency and alignment. -Contributing to contract management activities, including supplier coordination and dispute resolution. -Monitoring progress against key milestones and preparing regular status updates. -Identifying project risks and contributing to mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track. -Supporting the development of detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation. -Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle. -Coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to drive project delivery.

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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 -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 -£2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme

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

Interview Process

-assessment centres held between november and april 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

-generally no sponsorship; applicants must already have the right to work in the uk. -sponsorship may be considered in exceptional cases for specialist skills not available locally.