The Prize seeks to recognise and celebrate the best in engineering achievements and also bring to the forefront the excitement of modern engineering. The Prize will provide an unparalleled opportunity to demonstrate how engineers and engineering are making a real difference across the world.

National Grid’s Chief Executive, Steve Holliday said: “At National Grid, we are planning to invest around £33 billion in UK energy infrastructure in the next decade, and this investment will create 7500 jobs. We need a mixture of experienced engineers and trainees, from apprentices to graduates, all of which will be vital in delivering an energy system that is fit for the 21st century. We need young people with STEM skills – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, with creative minds and a passion to make a difference.

“We are delighted to support this Prize. Not only will this award help raise the profile of engineering and its importance in society today, we hope it will inspire the engineers of tomorrow”, added Steve.

The biennial £1million Prize will be awarded in the name of Her Majesty The Queen to an individual or team of up to three people, of any nationality, directly responsible for advancing the application of engineering knowledge.

More information can be found on the Royal Academy of Engineering website - www.raeng.org.uk/QEprize