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Facts & Figures

Number of Placements Available This Year*

40

Number of Internships Available This Year*

40

Students expected to return to graduate jobs with us*

40%

Degree Class Required To Apply

2:2 (Two Two)

* Values quoted are approximate

Current Opportunities

	Placements & Internships	Details
	Student placement and Sponsorship opportunities National Grid Application deadline: Ongoing	Locations: Nationwide Duration: Internship (1-4 Months), Placement Year (10 Months+)

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Meet Priya

• Name: Priya
• University: City University London
• Course: Studying Masters in Mechanical Engineering
• Position: Industrial Placement student




How did you find the assessment process?

The assessment centre was very organised and structured. It was a long day but I didn’t find it stressful and I wasn’t rushing around – in fact I enjoyed it!

What main highlights were there for you on the programme?

I work across the gas and electricity side so I have a good insight into both. I’m involved in project management on the electricity side and it’s very technical so just what I was looking for. On the gas side I am managing a team which I wasn’t expecting to do but it’s really good to get this type of experience. The high level of exposure to very technical projects as well as the Maths and Physics elements have all been highlights for me.

What was your greatest challenge?

The electrical engineering project was outside of the knowledge base I’d built up at university so was all very new to me but I learnt so much because of this.

What have you learnt on the programme?

I found out more about myself and my key strengths and weaknesses so I can work on these. I think the technical knowledge that I’ve gained is far greater than I would have got from university alone.

What was the biggest surprise / not what you were expecting?

The level of responsibility – I wasn’t expecting to get this as an Industrial Placement student but I’m pleased that I did.

How useful do you think it will be to you when looking for a job?

The experience is invaluable – 12 months of exposure that others won’t have will help me to stand out to employers. Also, on an engineering course the management aspect can be underrated so having this will also be an extra skill for me to build upon.

How supported were you by National Grid?

I was very supported and I felt National Grid went out of their way to help ensure that my placement year was successful and that I would be happy.

Any tips for students applying this year?

Make sure you research the company; know yourself and your strengths and weaknesses before the assessment centre, and think about what you want to get out of the programme. I had my own goals outside of the structured development that National Grid gave me, so I checked in on these regularly to make sure I was achieving them and getting the most out of the placement. Students should definitely consider a year out as you gain so much from it – even if you take a YIN before you start university this can allow you to try a job out and then choose your degree specialism based on the things that most interest you in the placement.

Placement & Internship Opportunities

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	Student placement and Sponsorship opportunities National Grid Application deadline: Ongoing	Locations: Nationwide Duration: Internship (1-4 Months), Placement Year (10 Months+)

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Placement & Internship Reviews

These are a handful of the most recent reviews of placement experiences at National Grid. Browse all their reviews here.

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