Graduate Electrical Engineer, Portfolio & Strategy Development, Warwick

Within Portfolio, Strategy and Development (PS&D), the team shapes National Grid's future direction by identifying infrastructure, investment, and strategic decisions needed to support the UK's changing energy needs. They work at the early stages of major infrastructure development, defining future requirements, assessing potential solutions, and supporting the development and management of the project portfolio to ensure the right projects and approaches are progressed at the right time for a reliable, resilient, and future-ready electricity transmission network.

As a Graduate Junior Electrical Engineer, you will support the early development of electricity infrastructure projects and engineering solutions. You will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary colleagues to understand how electrical engineering requirements are identified, assessed, and incorporated into major infrastructure projects. Through exposure to engineering, commercial, procurement, and project activities, you will gain insight into how technical decisions influence project safety, cost, quality, risk, and deliverability, building the foundations of your engineering career.

What You'll Do

• Support the assessment of engineering requirements and contribute to the development of safe, efficient, and effective technical solutions.
• Assist with technical assessments, option selection activities, and engineering reviews for major infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review technical information in line with engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• Develop an understanding of electrical safety, network risk, and engineering assurance within the electricity transmission network.
• Work with engineering, commercial, procurement, and project management colleagues to support project development activities.
• Help evaluate how engineering decisions affect project costs, schedules, risks, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Gain exposure to contractor, supplier, and procurement activities, understanding how infrastructure projects are developed and delivered.
• Contribute to project reporting, governance, and continuous improvement activities while developing your technical and stakeholder-management skills.

What You'll Need to Apply

• A minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering.
• It doesn't matter when you graduated or whether you're currently studying towards your qualification.
• Interest in electricity transmission, infrastructure development, and the energy transition.
• Enjoy applying engineering principles to real-world challenges.
• Keen to develop technical knowledge, analyse complex information, and help create practical engineering solutions.
• Must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence no later than 27th June 2027.
• If you progress to the assessment centre stage, you must have passed your driving theory test before attending and be able to provide evidence of this.
• Flexibility to travel within the role and throughout your rotations is essential.
• You must currently live within a 60-minute driving commute of CV34 6DA and be able to commute from your existing primary residence. Relocation to meet this requirement is not permitted.

What You'll Get In Return

• Starting salary of £38,472 with annual salary increases.
• 18-month graduate programme with a tailored development pathway.
• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Access to flexible benefits (cycle-to-work, holiday buy/sell).
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• A £2,000 joining bonus.
• A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
• An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month during placements.
• Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating belongings.
• Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities.
• A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.

About the Graduate Programme

The 18-month programme includes a tailored development pathway focusing on leadership, business, and technical skills. You will attend in-person and virtual development sessions. Support includes 1:1 coaching and a mentor from a previous cohort. All graduates complete a core development programme. An Engineering pathway offers further technical skills development and learning modules such as working safely. Opportunities for Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and support for chartership are available.

You will complete three 6-month placements across the UK to deepen your understanding of your speciality and broaden your knowledge of the business. At the end of the programme, you will return to your initial placement area.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day. They are investing in the next generation of talent, offering apprentices, undergraduates, and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to work that matters.

More Information

• You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes.
• We recruit on a rolling basis and may close vacancies early once we have enough applications. Apply as early as possible.
• National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• In exceptional circumstances, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship for specialist skills not available locally.
• It is your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK.