Graduate Development Program, Associate Specialist, Business Contracts

Overview

Manage contract compliance, analysis, and stakeholder relations for capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• contract management
• issue troubleshooting
• kpi development
• specification support
• relationship management

Tasks

-Data Analysis: Assist in analyzing data to ensure the annual electric capital construction workplan is delivered effectively by contracted resources. -Contract Analysis: Analyze, interpret, and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with all agreements. -Contract Review: Review contracts and specifications for updates, making sure everything is up to date. -Issue Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot issues, address concerns, and present your findings to internal and external stakeholders. -Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with external contractors and internal teams, including Construction, Project/Program Management, Procurement, Engineering, Safety, and Emergency Planning. -KPI Development: Develop, refine, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track success. -Specification Support: Support the development and review of construction specifications to ensure they meet our standards.

Requirements

• driver’s license
• no sponsorship
• business degree
• teamwork
• initiative
• communication

What You Bring

-Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy -Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization) -Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Legal Studies or Pre-Law, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution -Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026 -Work ethic that includes flexibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement. -High level of personal initiative, an ability to interact with company personnel, external vendors, in a positive, team building manner. -Ability to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks and be comfortable navigating through ambiguity. -Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026 -Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) -Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail

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Benefits

-Rotation Opportunities: Start as an Associate Specialist and have the chance to rotate and support any of the Contracts & Commercial functional teams.

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

Visa Sponsorship

-must have work authorization that does not require future visa sponsorship (e.g., no h‑1b, tn, o, l, stem opt).