Investment Graduate (Aberdeen)

Based in Aberdeen 
Programme Length: 18 months

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

National Gas is the backbone of Britain's energy system. We're responsible for securing the UK's energy, whilst leading the way to a net-zero future. 
 
As the operator of Britain’s national gas transmission network, we repair and maintain gas pipelines, safely and reliably delivering gas to power stations, industries and 23 million homes. 
Our skilled teams work to keep the gas flowing to our customers, generating power and helping to keep everyone connected.
 
At the same time, we’re pioneering new solutions like hydrogen transmission to help decarbonise energy, so our infrastructure continues to power the country as it transitions to net-zero.
 
As a graduate joining National Gas, it’s an inspiring environment where you know your work will directly contribute to keeping the nation’s energy secure today, whilst building a more sustainable, net-zero energy system for tomorrow. 

About the Role

As an Investment Management Graduate, you’ll join our Planning and Performance team. The Planning & Performance team sits at the centre of the region’s investment decision-making, working day-to-day with Delivery teams, Engineers, Asset Strategy, Finance, Regulation and Portfolio Management. You’ll get hands-on exposure to how investment decisions are shaped, challenged and approved - from early planning through to delivery and performance tracking. You’ll be involved in building investment cases, analysing portfolios, supporting forecasts and reports, and working with a wide range of stakeholders to help turn complex network needs into clear, deliverable plans.

This team covers a breadth of work, so you can expect to use your knowledge and skills across a range of planning and performance acitivites. This includes Portfolio Planning, which is all about organising and managing the work, projects, and investments the business needs to deliver - what we’re doing, when we’re doing it, and if all the moving parts line up. Another key area is Investment, which focuses on evaluating, shaping, justifying, and managing our portfolio of capital projects – the right things to spend money on, and whether the business case aligns.  Our Performance team are grounded in data analytics and drawing insights, meaning the role focuses on analysing results, identifying trends, and providing interpretation. They’ll consider how we’re doing and what we need to fix or optimise.  

During this 18-month programme, after your initial induction, you’ll complete three 6-month placements. This will cover various teams within the Planning and Performance team and the option of a broadening placement, so that you can be exposed to different, yet relevant experiences and skillsets that will set you up for your career. These include: 

• Portfolio Planning
• Investment
• Performance

With the contacts you’ll make and the skills you’ll learn in these areas, you’ll be able to make an informed decision alongside your direct colleagues as to which area of the business you’d like to continue your career in.

About You

For you to thrive as an Investment Management Graduate, a keen interest in the future energy systems and sustainability would be invaluable, as we need individuals who are determined to drive the future of our company and be the energy behind the change. You'll be someone with commercial awareness, comfortable working with data and collaborating with others. You might have particular interest in how real engineering assets work “on the ground”, and enjoy understanding the financial and planning decisions that keep essential national infrastructure running day to day.

We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

What you'll need

You’ll need a degree in a relevant area. It could be anything related to:

• Finance
• Economics
• Business
• Engineering

A cover letter is essential to help us understand why you're a great fit for the role. Be sure to include any other relevant experience or university modules. 

Studies suggest that women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you resonate with our mission, the role excites you and your skills align, we encourage you to apply.

The Essentials

This is an 18-month fixed-term graduate programme. You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme. 

This position is subject to National Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions - this typically requires you to have been a UK resident for the past 5 years. This means that your eligibility for may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The sites you’ll be visiting span across the UK, so you’ll need to be comfortable with travel and overnight stays regularly. This also means that you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and be comfortable driving between sites.

What you can expect from us

You’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work.  

• Starting annual salary of £34,646, with annual performance-based increases
• A generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional days (capped at 5 days) 
• 2 paid days each financial year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause
• A generous pension scheme with a double-match contribution – if you contribute 6%, we’ll contribute 12%, helping you build a strong financial future 
• Professional development and career progression 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day  

At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported. 

You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects.We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development. 

We encourage all graduates to take ownership of their journey. You'll strive to grow and develop, taking advantage of all that National Gas has to offer. 

The 'nice to knows'

As part of our Hybrid working approach, your time will be split between office days (primarily at the Aberdeen Office), visiting sites and working from home. 

You'll start in a large cohort of other graduates and apprentices, where you'll attend an in-person induction in early September 2026, fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.

Your next steps…

You'll be offered additional support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way. 

You’re only able to apply for one of our graduate schemes, so please consider this carefully. When reviewing your application, if we feel you might be a good fit for something else, we'll be sure to let you know.

If your online application is successful, you’ll be invited to complete a virtual solo-interview. The final stage is then an in-person Interview at our new Aberdeen office in March 2026. Support is available towards travel costs if required.

Applications close on Sunday 8th March 2026. Each year, we receive a large volume of applications, which could result in an early closure of the advert, so we'd encourage you to apply early.

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At National Gas we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you require reasonable adjustments to complete the application process, please contact us at earlycareers@nationalgas.com