About the role

This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network.

It’s a collaborative effort, and at any one time there are between 300-400 people working within the department. Their expertise includes: construction, project management, commercial, analytical, account management, communications, power system engineering and feasibility engineering.

The connections process is key to delivering the capacity needed for an efficient and renewable transmission network and we need to deliver an increasing number of highly complex and exciting new projects. In this role you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this.

As a Higher Apprentice in our Customer Connections delivery teams, you’ll gain experience in all aspects of health and safety management, quality management, collaborating with contractors, and programme management including:

• Supporting Project Managers and their teams during project delivery.

• Understanding the project milestones.

• Support with project reporting and site coordination with stakeholders.

• Help with the management of the contractor’s performance to meet the key project deliverables.

• Ensure Quality and Safety procedures are being adhered to throughout the course of the projects.

• Work with contractors and third parties to develop a safety culture in line with National Grid standards.

• Support with the collection and management of project documentation.

• Attend project meetings and support with weekly reports.

• The opportunity to be involved in project planning and programme management of live projects.

• Work with Operational teams onsite to ensure and understand safety from the systems.

Location

The role will be based in our Hewish office. These vacancies offer flexible, hybrid working.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to handle complex projects and deliver them within specified timelines.

• Attention to detail and the ability to analyse data for estimating, risk, and cost management.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.

• Willingness to learn and develop through on-the-job training and further qualifications.

• Strong communication skils.

Entry requirements:

• GCSE’s in Maths & English Language at grade 4 or higher.

• Two A-Levels at Grade C or higher, or equivalent.

You don’t need prior work experience; the determination and will to succeed is far more important as we will teach you everything you need to know. The role will provide you with a variety of skills including transferrable skills to support your career development within National Grid.

What you'll get

Begin your Higher Apprenticeship with a competitive salary of £29,819, with yearly increases.

As well as receiving quality training and support, here at National Grid we also offer a range of excellent rewards and benefits:

• Earn a Level 4 Qualification in Associate Project Management through our 18-24-month apprenticeship program.

• Gain additional qualifications in project management, including SMSTS.

• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays

• Pension scheme and Sharesave options

• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, buy/sell holiday to name a few

• Opportunity to enroll in our sharesave/share incentive plans

• You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience

• A permanent position upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship

About National Grid

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our Values and Principles

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require.

Further Information

You can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2025.

National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes.

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as were not able to provide advice on this.

For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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