National Gas is responsible for operating and maintaining Britain's national gas transmission network, helping to keep the lights on, businesses running and homes warm.
We manage the critical infrastructure that safely and reliably transports gas across Great Britain, supporting the energy security that millions of people depend on every day.
While delivering for Britain today, we're also preparing for tomorrow. Through innovation, investment and the development of future energy infrastructure, we're helping to create a cleaner and more sustainable energy system for generations to come.
As a graduate, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, supported to develop professionally, and empowered to contribute to projects that have a real impact on the nation's energy future. Whether you're solving complex challenges, driving innovation or delivering essential services, you'll play an important role in an organisation with genuine purpose.
Join us and help shape the future of energy.
Join our Project Delivery team at St Fergus Terminal and help deliver engineering projects that support the safe and reliable operation of Britain's gas transmission network. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a live operational environment while developing your engineering and project delivery skills alongside experienced professionals.
As an Electrical and Instrumentation Project Engineer Graduate, you'll support projects that maintain and improve critical gas infrastructure. You'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from early planning and design through to delivery and completion, while working with engineers, contractors and operational teams across the business.
Day-to-day, you could be:
Throughout the programme, you'll develop an understanding of engineering design, project delivery, stakeholder management and safe working practices. You'll build strong technical, communication and problem-solving skills while gaining valuable experience in a critical infrastructure environment. This role provides an excellent foundation for a future career in engineering project delivery and technical engineering roles.
We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative and excited to develop their engineering knowledge. You won't be expected to know everything from day one, but you should enjoy solving problems, understanding how things work and learning from experienced colleagues.
You'll be someone who:
A standout candidate will combine technical curiosity with a practical mindset. They'll enjoy understanding how engineering systems work, be interested in how projects are developed and delivered, and feel comfortable working with both technical specialists and project teams. Most importantly, they'll be enthusiastic about learning and developing a long-term career in engineering.
We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
You'll hold or be on track to achieve a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Suitable degree subjects include:
We're interested in your potential and transferable skills as much as your academic background. A strong application might include examples of:
Experience gained through placements, internships, university projects or part-time work within engineering, manufacturing, utilities, construction, energy or other technical environments would be beneficial, but it isn't essential. An interest in engineering systems, project delivery and infrastructure projects will help you succeed in the role. Knowledge of electrical systems, control systems or engineering design processes would be advantageous, but you'll have opportunities to develop these skills throughout the programme.
A good application will include a cover letter to help us understand why you're a great fit for the role. Be sure to include any other relevant experience or university modules.
Studies suggest that women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you resonate with our mission, the role excites you and your skills align, we encourage you to apply.
This is an 18-month fixed-term graduate programme. You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
You'll primarily be based full time on-side at our St Fergus Terminal. There may be occasional travel for meetings, contractor engagement, training activities and engineering workshops. Due to the location of the terminal and the nature of the role, you'll need a full UK driving licence by the time you join the programme, and access to a vehicle would be beneficial. Where appropriate, we can provide support with transport arrangements, including hire vehicles, to help ensure travel is accessible.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
You’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work.
At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported.
You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects. We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
We encourage all graduates to take ownership of their journey. You'll strive to grow and develop, taking advantage of all that National Gas has to offer.
This is a site-based role, and you'll be based full-time at St Fergus Terminal. Spending time on site will give you valuable hands-on experience, opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and exposure to a wide range of engineering and operational activities.
You’ll start in a large cohort of other graduates and apprentices, where you'll attend an in-person induction in early September 2027, fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.
You'll be offered additional support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way.
You’re only able to apply for one of our graduate schemes, so please consider this carefully. When reviewing your application, if we feel you might be a good fit for something else, we'll be sure to let you know.
Following a successful online application, you'll be invited to complete an online assessment. Candidates who progress to the next stage will then be invited to a virtual solo interview. The final stage of the process is an in-person Assessment Centre in December or January. We'll share further details closer to the time, including the date and location.
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We strongly advise tailoring your application individually to keep the human element/authenticity.
