Graduate Associate Quantity Planner, Electricity - Warwick, United Kingdom - National Grid

National Grid

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Warwick, United Kingdom

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Graduate Associate Quantity Planner, Electricity Transmission - Customer Connections:

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Division: Construction
Job Type:
Requisition Number: Department: Graduates
Job Function: Development Programmes
About us:

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid.

We're 30,000 colleagues strong.

In the UK, National Grid don't generate or sell energy - we join the dots to get energy from A to B.

From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people.

Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future.

Working at National Grid, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our values and princples:

About the role:

Our Customer Connections team play a vital role in connecting new sources of electricity generation to the network and ensuring demand customers can connect too.

The connections process is key to delivering the capacity needed for an efficient and renewable transmission network.

To do this the Customer Connections Team need to deliver an increasing number of highly complex and exciting new projects and you will play a crucial role in enabling us to do this.

You will be developing your planning skills to support tendering and construction planning routines for upcoming projects.

You'll be able to gain a detailed overview across the project lifecycle and understand how your planning is crucial to the successful project delivery being to cost, quality, time and safety.

Working with Investment Engineers you will build project plans to support development.

You will be able to support on monitoring the governance position of projects too by attending review meetings and implementing changes to our planning tools.

You will be supporting on the production of Programme Management Information to key stakeholders ensuring milestone movements are highlighted.

You will be required to attend site visits with our Engineers and Supervisors to review progress on site vs the project plan.

About you:

To be successful in this role the following skills and experience are required:
Problem solving and analytical skills
Stakeholder management skills
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Interest in the UK energy industry, markets and energy transition
Enthusiasm for the Graduate Programme and the opportunities it offers, you will be expected to be fully involved and committed to the programme

What you'll need:

An engineering degree may be beneficial (but not necessary) to gain a rapid understanding of the works being discussed.
Flexibility to travel will be required on occasion throughout the placement.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you'll need to have a valid full UK Driving License.

Location:

An engineering degree may be beneficial (but not necessary) to gain a rapid understanding of the works being discussed.
Flexibility to travel will be required on occasion throughout the placement.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you'll need to have a valid full UK Driving License.

What you'll get:

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £33,154 (Bachelor's) or £34,300 (Master's).

As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other You'll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:

£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 shareoption schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback, and volunteering opportunities

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At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people.
Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
**Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusi