We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.
We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.
Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?
The Procurement Summer Internship is a 12-week placement designed for current university students seeking meaningful work experience during their studies. This structured programme offers training and development within National Grid’s Procurement function, with the potential to progress directly onto the Graduate Development Programme upon successful completion.
As a Procurement Intern, you’ll be part of a team responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier management across key business areas. Reporting into a Category Manager or Senior Buyer, you’ll support the development and delivery of category strategies, gaining exposure to real procurement projects and helping drive value for the organisation.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to explore a career in procurement, build commercial awareness, and contribute to the energy transition by supporting the sourcing of goods and services that enable National Grid’s critical infrastructure projects.
You’ll need to be in your penultimate year and expecting to achieve a minimum 2.2 degree in any discipline.
This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible.
We are proud to offer a salary of £25,946 (pro rata) for the duration of your 12 week Summer Internship.
As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and gain insight into what a career with National Grid can offer.
Alongside a tailored development programme, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:
You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree.
Our 12-week Summer Internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development. This includes a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions led by our development team, as well as access to a range of digital learning tools to help further enhance your skills.
Throughout your placement you’ll have the opportunity to make connections amongst your cohort as well as regular check ins with a mentor and our Early Careers Team. Day-to-day, your placement manager will provide you access to a variety of on-the-job opportunities where you’ll take on real assignments and projects to make a genuine impact within your respective function. By the end of your placement, you’ll have developed your understanding of our business and the energy sector for your future career.
You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes. Before applying, please carefully review all available programmes and choose the one that best matches your interests and career goals.
National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system.
However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
