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 Policy, Engineering Maintenance & Environment (PEME) team and help shape how National Gas maintains and improves the assets that keep Britain's energy network running safely and reliably. As a Maintenance Policy Engineering Graduate, you'll play a role in supporting the standards, processes and decisions that help ensure our infrastructure continues to perform effectively.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of engineering and business activities. You'll work with colleagues from across National Gas, developing an understanding of how maintenance decisions are made, how asset performance is monitored and how improvements are identified and implemented.
Day-to-day, you could be:
Throughout the programme, you'll gain experience in asset management, maintenance planning, engineering assurance and continuous improvement. You'll develop strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills while building an understanding of how engineering decisions support critical national infrastructure.
We're looking for someone who enjoys understanding how things work and is curious about solving real-world challenges. You'll be keen to combine analytical thinking with practical learning, using evidence and insight to help make informed decisions.
You'll be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people and able to explain information in a clear and straightforward way. You'll enjoy asking questions, learning from others, and building your understanding by getting out into the business and seeing how things work in practice.
We're looking for someone who is:
We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Suitable degree subjects include:
Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside an interest in understanding how engineering and maintenance activities are delivered in practice. An interest in asset management, infrastructure, engineering systems or operational performance would also be beneficial.
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.
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.
Our hybrid working approach offers a blend of office, site and remote working, depending on project and business needs. You'll be based from one of our office locations in Warwick, Nottingham, Peterborough, Bristol or Aberdeen while also having opportunities to visit sites and work with teams across the business. This variety will help you build relationships, learn from experienced colleagues and gain exposure to different engineering environments throughout the programme.
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.
