Graduate Project Manager, Interconnectors

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is our business area which focuses on energy ventures, including Interconnectors. Interconnectors play a key part in the UK's energy industry, connecting us to our neighbouring countries and providing sustainable, flexible energy transmission. NGV currently owns and operates a portfolio of interconnectors and is in the process of constructing and developing a number of further interconnectors. As well as providing National Grid with strong financial performance, successful operation of these interconnectors offers the GB System Operator a greater diversity of supply, facilitates competition across Europe and helps address the intermittency issues posed by renewables. The purpose of this role is to provide PMO support to the Interconnectors business to ensure robust project management disciplines are applied across our growing portfolio of interconnectors. You will also have the opportunity to spend time in one of our PMO Teams, where you will need to apply project management acumen, problem solving and stakeholder engagement skills in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for ensuring that project governance is adhered to across the business. Our PMO teams are business-critical teams covering all stages of our business from development through to operations, therefore, specific role objectives can be tailored to focus on key areas of personal and professional development whilst still enabling the graduate to deliver as part of the team. You'll gain a wide-ranging experience of the ever-evolving European energy market as well as the growing National Grid Ventures directorate, where the drive for commercial profitability, operational efficiency and risk management are key. This role will provide you a unique opportunity to develop a wider perspective of the energy industry whilst gaining exposure to the operational, contract management, commercial, customer, regulation and financial areas of the business. There will be potential for you to work in a European environment developing professional relationships with people from different cultures both internally within Interconnectors and externally with our suppliers, customers and project partners. This is an exciting time to join Interconnectors, we are at the forefront of solving the net zero conundrum by providing the capabilities to opitimise renewable generation across Europe. Also, being involved in the reform of the energy market and making sure it is fit for purpose for decades to come., 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 an Engineering, Business or Project Management related degree. 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.