What is the National Grid graduate scheme application process?

National Grid's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Apply, then Online Assessment, then Assessment Centre, then What happens next?.

Does National Grid sponsor visas for graduates?

National Grid says it cannot sponsor visas for its industrial placement students.

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Last checked 2026-10-04 against National Grid's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with National Grid. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Programmegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Industrial Placement (12 months)placement
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No4 stages

Graduate Programme

How National Grid recruits

September 2027 intake (applications open November 2026). 4 stages, from National Grid's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where National Grid names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

1
Apply
Application form
Online application for one role only, taking about 30 minutes, with education details to hand. It can be paused and finished later.
- about 30 minutes
“Apply online for one role only. It takes ~30 mins and have your education details ready. You can pause and finish later if needed.”
Source
Online Assessment
Online tests
Online assessment of communication, relationship building and handling challenges, plus a short game assessing cognitive and social traits. Usually due within one to two weeks of applying.
“Our online assessment covers how you communicate, build relationships, and tackle challenges, as well as a short game to assess cognitive and social traits.”
Source
Assessment Centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centre with activities alongside other candidates, held January to April. Content varies by programme and is shared in advance.
“If successful, you’ll attend an assessment centre with activities alongside other candidates. Details vary by programme and are shared in advance.”
Source
What happens next?
Offer
Decisions are shared once all assessment centres finish, typically from January 2027.
“Once all assessment centres are done, we’ll update you. If we're a match, your recruiter will share next steps for your career.”
Source

Industrial Placement

Same 4-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Graduate Programme
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Industrial Placement
National Grid says it cannot sponsor visas for its industrial placement students.
“In most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system.”

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Common questions

What is the National Grid graduate scheme application process?: National Grid's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Apply, then Online Assessment, then Assessment Centre, then What happens next?.
Does National Grid sponsor visas for graduates?: National Grid says it cannot sponsor visas for its industrial placement students.

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