About us

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our values and principles

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

About the role

Innovation, Development and Delivery (IDD) is the transition to a low-carbon economy is one of the defining issues of the 21st century. Rapid progress towards clean, low carbon energy is needed to meet the global ambition to limit warming to below 2°C, and pursue efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Hence, we need to be bold, ambitious, and innovative in developing new engineering and wider system solutions to these challenges. The current thinking isn’t going to do this. Through transformational engineering – the solutions we develop and implement – we will help Great Britain (and consequentially the world) to achieve its green targets.

You will have the opportunity to work within IDD as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor. You will manage costs relating to building and engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You’ll be supporting the delivery of projects to time and budget, developing your skills in minimising the cost of projects, enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality, positioning you at the forefront of one of the construction teams. With a mix of office and site-based work, you’ll be able to see first-hand how we work constantly to improve our energy networks.

What you'll need

• You'll need to achieve a 2.1 degree; however it doesn’t matter when you got this or if you are currently working towards it. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.
• Flexibility to travel will be required on occasion throughout the placement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
• Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you’ll need to have a valid full UK Driving Licence.

Location

This role is based in Hewish and offers flexible, hybrid working.

We care about your wellbeing and want you to get the best out of your working environment, so our future for office-based teams is hybrid. Hybrid working is a mix between home and office working. Flexibility is the key, what’s important is that it meets the needs of the colleague and the business, and that you agree the best approach for you and your team with your manager.

Application Deadline

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held from December 2023 onwards

What you'll get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £33,154 (Bachelor’s) or £34,300 (Master’s).

As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:

• £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme

• 26 days holiday

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

• 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

• Cost of living allowance (inner London, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan areas)

• Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback, and volunteering opportunities

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