Women in energy
We’re making strong progress in our goal towards gender equity at National Grid and recognise that we can play a part in helping to ensure that women are equally represented in the energy industry.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where people are treated fairly and where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to do the right thing – because everyone wants to feel welcome at work and to feel as if they can be themselves. We understand that our strength lies in our differences and building an inclusive and diverse workforce brings perspectives and experiences together, which enables us to innovate and find a better way for everyone.
Find out more about what we’re doing and meet some of the women who are working to shape the future of the energy system – from inspiring innovations in renewable energy to breaking down stereotypes in engineering.
Investing in diversity, equity and inclusion for all women
We aim to inspire inclusion and we wouldn't be where we are today without the women in our businesses.
Inspired by Vogue's photo shoot of some of the world's most iconic women, National Grid Electricity Distribution gathered a few of its own amazing women to celebrate the crucial role they play in our workforce.
Gender equality awards and recognition
We continue to strive to drive progress in gender equality, and are proud that our efforts are being rewarded across the globe.
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality recognises employers that are demonstrating their commitment to embedding gender equality into all levels of their organisations and are challenging others to follow their example.
Women in Work 100 Gender Equity Measure 2024
The WiW100 GEM Report analyses 400 of the largest UK companies across 24 sectors to compare Board representation, pay gaps and parental policy transparency – National Grid has been recognised in the 100 list for 2024.
Forbes 2024: World's Top Companies for Women
Forbes ranks the best companies for women to work for in 2024, considering factors like maternity leave benefits, flexibility for working moms and gender payment equality – 400 companies ranked highest in how they support female employees.
POWERful Women Energy Leaders’ Coalition
We're part of the Energy Leaders' Coalition, a group of 16 leading CEOs from the UK’s energy sector who are making a public declaration to improve gender diversity in their companies and in the sector as a whole.
Meet some of our women in engineering
Get to know some of the inspiring women working at National Grid to help us transform the energy system for the future.
Risikat: Lead Engineer in Pressure Regulation Engineering
Read more about Risikat's inspirations, achievements and experiences of being a woman in the engineering sector.
Xiaolin: Lead Innovation Engineer
Read more about Xiaolin's inspirations, achievements and experiences of being a woman in the engineering sector.
Ami: Electrical Planning and Design Engineer
Read more about Ami's inspirations, achievements and experiences of being a woman in the engineering sector.
Edith: Distribution Manager
Read more about Edith's inspirations, achievements and experiences of being a woman in the engineering sector.
Meet Senamiso
Growing up in Zimbabwe and witnessing how vital electricity was to daily life inspired Senamiso to choose a career in the energy sector.
Meet Cindy
Cindy is a Senior Engineer in Melville, NY. Here she talks about keeping engineering in the family while finding her own path.
Meet Jennifer
The sky’s the limit for women in engineering.
Meet Patricia
Smashing stereotypes and an extraordinary health story.
Meet Lorraine
Proud to help transform US energy.
What's it like to be a woman in engineering?
Watch our videos and listen to women at different stages of their careers discuss how engineering affects their personal and professional lives, as well as their thoughts on future innovation.
What are the barriers and stigma of being a woman in engineering? How has it affected their careers? What barriers have they face? What is the best route for becoming an engineer? Expect answers, conversation and the truth.
Girls Takeover
Girls Takeover gives girls all over the world the opportunity to step into the roles of senior business leaders for a day, raising awareness of equal power, freedom and representation for girls and young women.
The theme of our Girls Takeover is ‘Putting women at the forefront of the transition to net zero’. See the experiences of recruits Precious (in the UK) and Leela (in the US) as they took over for the day as senior members of National Grid.
More information
Our UK gender pay gap
We’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce that’s fully representative of the communities we serve. Read the details of our latest UK gender pay gap report
Inclusion and diversity
We're committed to creating a work environment where people are treated fairly and where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Discover more about our mission to build an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Careers in the US
At National Grid, we do amazing work. Work like updating our infrastructure so we can deliver renewable energy efficiently, and creating innovative solutions for the power demands of tomorrow. Join us to ensure the future stays bright.
Careers in the UK
It’s never been a more exciting time to work in energy. Whether you’re at school, college or university, a graduate, looking for a career change or your next move in the sector, we’re looking for people to help us build a greener, cleaner energy system.