We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses. National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
As a Graduate Regulatory Analyst, you'll join the Distribution System Operator (DSO) team within National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), helping to shape the future of the electricity network as the energy sector evolves. You'll gain hands-on experience understanding the regulatory, commercial and policy landscape that influences how the DSO operates, working with colleagues across NGED and the wider National Grid business to help identify risks, opportunities and future priorities. Through structured training, real project work and stakeholder engagement, you'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to support strategic decision-making in a highly regulated environment.
You'll help the DSO understand and respond to regulatory changes that shape the future of the electricity distribution network.
You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Economics, Maths or Business/Regulatory related degree 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.
We're looking for graduates who are interested in the energy sector and the regulatory environment in which it operates, with a curiosity for understanding the bigger picture and identifying risks and opportunities. You'll enjoy analysing information, developing insights from data and working with a wide range of stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
Please note: Due to the amount of travel required for this role, you must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence no later than 27th September 2027 (by your start date).
If you progress to the assessment centre stage, you must have passed your driving theory test before attending and be able to provide evidence of this.
You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations in order to carry out the requirements of this role you'll need to travel to sites, depots/offices and our training centres.
This role is based in Castle Donnington OR Avonbank, Bristol and with occasional travel to National Grid sites and depots.
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,289 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career with National Grid.
Alongside a tailored development programme designed to power your career at National Grid, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:
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 1:1 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.
All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Commercial pathway, where you’ll further develop commerciality skills and gain important insight of engineering and electricity to increase your understanding of our business and industry. Dependent upon your role you may also complete a formal qualification.
We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your career.
