Mechanical Engineering Graduate

National Gas is responsible for operating and maintaining Britain's national gas transmission network, helping to keep the lights on, businesses running and homes warm.

We manage the critical infrastructure that safely and reliably transport gas across Great Britain, supporting the energy security that millions of people depend on every day.

While delivering for Britain today, we're also preparing for tomorrow. Through innovation, investment and the development of future energy infrastructure, we're helping to create a cleaner and more sustainable energy system for generations to come.

As a graduate, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, supported to develop professionally, and empowered to contribute to projects that have a real impact on the nation's energy future. Whether you're solving complex challenges, driving innovation or delivering essential services, you'll play an important role in an organisation with genuine purpose.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build both your technical knowledge and practical engineering skills in a live operational environment. You'll gain exposure to a variety of assets, sites and projects across the region, helping you develop a broad understanding of how engineering supports the operation, maintenance and reliability of the National Gas network.

Day-to-day, you could be:

• Supporting engineering investigations and technical assessments.
• Helping solve engineering challenges and identify practical solutions.
• Contributing to projects that improve the reliability and performance of important infrastructure.
• Working alongside operational teams, engineers and contractors across the region.
• Visiting sites to understand how engineering principles are applied in real-world environments.
• Reviewing data and information to support engineering decisions.
• Building your understanding of asset maintenance, performance and reliability.
• Developing knowledge of engineering standards, processes and industry best practice.

Throughout the programme, you'll gain experience across mechanical engineering, corrosion engineering and rotating machinery disciplines. You'll develop strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills while building the foundations for a long-term engineering career within National Gas.

Join our Scotland & North Operations Engineering team and develop your career as a Mechanical Engineering Graduate, working on the infrastructure that helps keep Britain's energy network running safely and reliably. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and specialists, gaining hands-on experience across a range of engineering disciplines while tackling real operational challenges.

We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and excited to learn. You won't be expected to know everything from day one, but you should enjoy understanding how things work, solving problems and applying your engineering knowledge in practical situations.

You’ll be someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in engineering and operational environments.
• Enjoys solving problems and thinking analytically.
• Is keen to learn from experienced engineers and develop new skills.
• Works well with others and builds positive relationships.
• Communicates clearly and confidently.
• Is adaptable and comfortable working across different projects and locations.
• Takes initiative and ownership of their development.
• Enjoys a mix of office, site and field-based work.

A standout candidate will be enthusiastic about engineering and eager to understand how engineering works in practice. They'll enjoy getting out on site, learning from others and tackling real-world challenges. They'll be proactive, collaborative and…