Graduate Junior Development Analyst, Electricity Transmission Strategic Infrastructure

Strategic Infrastructure is a part of National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and is responsible for delivering 17 major new projects to connect more clean, low-carbon power to the transmission network in England and Wales. These projects, delivered under the regulator's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, play a vital part in achieving the UK Government's ambition of connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. The Development Strategy team are responsible for ensuring we lead the assessment and development of projects for delivery options. This includes involvement in multiple workstreams impacting the high level and detailed initial project development. The Development Analyst will lead on the creation of the initial business case for projects. It is also expected that you will be developing the methods and applying a societal impact inclusive cost benefit analysis. Some of the key things you'll be getting up to as a Development Analyst are:

• Developing the initial business case for projects and hand it over to delivery teams.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders (consenting, lands, external affairs, procurement and all construction project related teams) to collect relevant information for the development of robust business cases
• As part of the initial business case for projects, develop and assess delivery options including project cost, delivery timescales and programme development.
• As part of early stage development for projects, carry out a high level project optioneering; looking into routing, outages, interdependencies with other projects and other aspects.
• Engagement with digital teams to identify and use available technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of project development., 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. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.
  
  You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math's (STEM) related discipline. It doesn't matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.
You'll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations as required. To be eligible to apply for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they will have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the graduate programme. If you do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or your visa is due to expire during the period of the graduate scheme, please indicate this in your application and we will consider your eligibility for visa sponsorship and whether it would be appropriate to take your application forward.

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. But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it's no small feat - and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy., Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too:
• £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
• Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities.
  
  We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £34,895.