National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK, and maintaining a safe and secure electricity system is vital to our society. We could not do this without our incredible team of people who play a crucial part in keeping the lights on in England and Wales. 

We’re working with industry to connect more and more forms of low carbon power and investing in our network to keep the electricity flowing across the country.  

We are also facing some of the biggest energy challenges of the 21st century as we work towards building the net zero power grid of the future. We’re leading the transformation towards a greener future, to bring more affordable energy to everyone.

This is a powerful goal – and we’re all empowered to achieve it at National Grid. We’re dreamers, big thinkers, innovators and builders super-powering the future of energy.

 

No. of employees
Average length of tenure
2,349
11.1 years
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Join us and find your superpower

At National Grid, the work we do matters – for our industry, for our communities, and for our planet. We’re driven by a clear mission to move the energy sector forward and we’re looking for top talent to combine their superpowers to shape a cleaner, greener, more affordable energy future.  

We need people who are passionate about tackling the climate crisis to join us on our journey to achieve the UK’s ambition to be net zero by 2050.  

Our mission is to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, which genuinely reflects the communities we serve. 

We care about our people and their development, and fostering an inclusive workforce, where diversity is embraced. 

Working for NGET, you’d be joining a very large and successful part of the business with many exciting opportunities. People are the number one asset within Electricity Transmission and ensuring that we develop our people to meet their full potential is a high priority.

Work in Electricity Transmission

We need talented people passionate about tackling the climate crisis to join us on our journey to achieve the UK’s ambition to be net zero by 2050. 

Find out more about our career opportunities