2026 Graduate Junior Development Analyst, Strategic Infrastructure 1
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About Us National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.
About The Role Strategic Infrastructure delivers major strategic UK electricity transmission projects, focused on connecting more clean, low‑carbon power to England and Wales. As a Development Analyst you’ll support a range of activities across multiple workstreams, helping shape high‑level and detailed project development. You’ll be responsible for creating initial business cases and coordinating delivery options, while also developing and applying societal impact‑inclusive cost‑benefit analysis methods to inform decision‑making.
What You'll Get Up To As a Development Analyst
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders (including consenting, lands, external affairs, procurement, and construction teams) to gather information for robust scope development and deliverability assessments
* Support early‑stage development activities by appraising options to meet network needs, considering engineering solutions, routing, outages, and environmental constraints
* Assist in developing and assessing delivery options, including project cost, schedule, and programme development, as part of the initial business case
* Contribute to the documentation of early‑stage development activities and support the handover of initial business cases to delivery teams
* Engage with digital teams to identify and apply technologies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of project development
Our Graduate Programme
As you’ll be joining our 18‑month graduate programme, you’ll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You’ll attend in‑person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid.
Requirements
* Minimum 2:2 in a Power Systems, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree (or working towards it)
* Full valid UK driving licence (or completed theory test and booked practical test)
* Flexibility to travel occasionally within role and throughout graduate development programme rotations
* Location: National Grid House Warwick (hybrid working options available)
Benefits
* £36,640 annual starting salary
* £2,000 bonus upon programme start
* £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
* Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance and additional annual leave for placement changes
* Pension, share‑option schemes, flexible benefits, mentorship and regular feedback
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries: Utilities
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