Register Your Interest - Centrica UK Graduate Programme 2026

Register Your Interest - Centrica UK Graduate Programme 2026

Graduate Programme Overview

Our 2-3 year graduate programmes, starting in September 2026, provide rotations across business units, professional development, and opportunities to work with senior leaders. Graduates play a key role in Centrica’s net-zero mission and often secure permanent roles upon completion.

Available Graduate Opportunities

Centrica offers graduate programmes across UK locations (e.g., Windsor, Leicester) and potentially Denmark for select roles. Key opportunities for 2026 include:

• People Team Graduate Programme: Support HR functions like employee relations, recruitment, and business partnering. Register here.
• Graduate Procurement Programme: Manage sustainable supply chains and supplier relationships. Register here.
• Business Management Graduate Programme: Lead strategic initiatives across brands like British Gas. Register here.
• Graduate Process Engineering Programme: Optimise processes in energy production and storage. Register here.
• Graduate Mechanical Engineering Programme: Work on mechanical systems for energy infrastructure. Register here.
• DTS Software Engineering Graduate Programme: Develop software for digital transformation. Register here.
• Graduate Offshore Electrical Engineering Programme: Support offshore electrical systems. Register here.
• Graduate Offshore Mechanical Engineering Programme: Work on offshore mechanical systems. Register here.
• Graduate Electrical Engineering Programme: Focus on electrical systems in energy operations. Register here.
• Graduate Controls & Instrumentation Programme: Develop control systems for energy infrastructure. Register here.

Key Features

• Duration: 2-3 years with rotations (e.g., three 8-month placements for some roles).
• Locations: Windsor, Leicester, and potentially Denmark.
• Compensation: Starting salary of £34,000, plus a £3,000 welcome bonus, company shares, pension, healthcare, energy discounts, retail vouchers, gym passes, and an electric car scheme.
• Mentorship: Support from buddies, mentors, and experienced line managers.
• Career Development: Training, professional qualifications (e.g., ICAEW, CIMA for Finance), and networking with graduate communities.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse workplace with employee networks and a commitment to diversity in technology and energy sectors.

Eligibility

• Graduated or graduating by summer 2026 with a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 2:1 degree (2:2 if combined with a Master’s) in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, IT, HR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for some roles.
• Right to work in the UK by September 2026.
• Passion for driving change in the energy sector.

Application Process

1. Register Your Interest: Submit your details via the RateMyPlacement website to receive updates on application openings (expected October 2025).
2. Online Application: Submit a CV and answer role-specific questions via Centrica’s careers portal or RateMyPlacement.
3. Assessments: Complete online tests (e.g., numerical, verbal, or situational judgment).
4. Interviews: Participate in video or in-person interviews, potentially including an assessment centre.
5. Offer: Successful candidates receive offers and onboarding details.

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early registration is advised. Reasonable adjustments are available for accessibility needs.

Why Choose Centrica?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to a greener, fairer future through projects aligned with net-zero goals.
• Diverse Opportunities: Work across brands like British Gas, Hive, and Centrica Energy in varied roles.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from mentorship, flexible working, and a collaborative culture.
• Career Progression: Over 50% of recruitment is internal, with many interns securing graduate roles.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a diverse team with networks supporting parenthood, pride, and more, fostering allyship and belonging.

How to Register

Register your interest on the Higherin website to stay updated on 2026 internship openings and recruitment events. For more details, visit Centrica Careers. For accessibility or application queries, contact the recruitment team via the Centrica careers portal.

Join Centrica to shape a greener, fairer future.