Graduate Reporting Analyst, Strategic Infrastructure, Warwick

Strategic Infrastructure is responsible for delivering major electricity transmission projects across England and Wales, aiming to connect more clean, low-carbon power to the transmission network and support the UK's transition to a cleaner energy future. This includes projects through the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework and the development of further strategic infrastructure.

The reporting team provides crucial insights into project and programme performance by analysing progress, milestones, costs, risks, issues, and changes, enabling informed decision-making for major infrastructure projects.

As a Graduate Reporting Analyst, you will contribute to providing clear, accurate, and timely information to understand the performance of major infrastructure projects and programmes. You will collaborate with experienced reporting, project controls, and programme colleagues to learn how project information is collected, validated, analysed, and presented. Through hands-on project work, you will develop your analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, gaining exposure to major infrastructure delivery and project controls.

What You'll Do

• Collect, review, and validate project information from various teams, systems, and stakeholders.
• Analyse project data to identify trends, inconsistencies, risks, and areas needing further investigation.
• Support the creation of project, programme, and portfolio reports, dashboards, presentations, and performance updates.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and reporting deadlines to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with project teams to enhance data quality, communicate reporting needs, and address information gaps.
• Contribute to reporting on key project controls areas, including programme, cost, risk, issues, change, and governance.
• Support reporting governance, standards, and processes, while identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing best practices.
• Develop your understanding of major project delivery, project controls, and performance management through work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes.

What You'll Need to Apply

• A minimum 2:2 degree in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Project Management, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• An interest in data, reporting, and project performance, with a knack for analysing information and identifying trends.
• Comfort working with both numerical and qualitative information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A keen desire to develop skills in reporting, project controls, and stakeholder management.
• A full, valid UK driving licence by 27th August 2027 (at least three months before your start date).
• You must currently live within a 60-minute driving commute of Warwick (CV34 6DA). Relocation to meet this requirement is not permitted.
• Flexibility to travel within the role and throughout your placements.

What You'll Get In Return

• Starting Salary: £38,472 with annual increases.
• Development: A tailored 18-month graduate programme with a development pathway focusing on leadership, business, and technical skills. Includes in-person and virtual sessions, 1:1 coaching, and a mentor.
• Placements: Three 6-month placements across the UK to deepen understanding of your speciality and the wider business.
• Benefits:
  • 26 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Access to flexible benefits (cycle-to-work, holiday buy/sell).
  • Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
  • £2,000 joining bonus.
  • £2,400 upon successful completion of the programme.
  • Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance during placements.
  • Additional annual leave and relocation support for placements.
  • Dedicated mentoring, feedback, networking, and volunteering opportunities.
  • A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion.
• Chartership Support: Potential access to Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and mentoring for chartership.

Location

• Warwick (CV34 6DA).
• Offers flexible hybrid working where possible.
• Must live within a 60-minute driving commute of the office.
• Expected to attend the office at least three days per week.
• Flexibility to travel as required throughout the role and during rotations.

Application Information

• You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes.
• National Grid recruits on a rolling basis and may close vacancies early.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• National Grid is generally unable to offer sponsorship.
• You will be asked to confirm your eligibility regarding your current living location and driving commute.