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 Leeds, however due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you’ll be issued with a company car, this will be subject to BIK Tax as it is for both personal and business use. This means you will need to have a valid full UK Driving License.
About you
You will need to have a GCSE in English Language AND in Math at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
2 A levels / A2: Grades A* - C or equivalent (BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 at Grade Merit or Distinction)
Flexibility to travel will be required within this role, annually you’re expected to travel more than 10,000 miles for business across our regions in England and Wales (North / Central / London & South). This will include overnight stays away from home in pre-booked accommodation frequently. You must have or be working towards a full valid UK driving license to proceed with your application.
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
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819 for this apprenticeship which will increase annually.
As your first step into the energy industry, our programmes provide a unique experience. You'll gain invaluable insights into how we operate at National Grid and discover the exciting career opportunities that await you. In addition, you'll enjoy a range of rewards and benefits, including:
26 days annual leave + statutory holidays
Pension scheme and Sharesave options
Company Car
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
Earning while you learn through our Level 4 APM Project Management qualification.
Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you’ll be issued with a company car, this will be subject to BIK Tax as it is for both personal and business use. This means you will need to have a valid full UK Driving License by May 2025. If you already have a license, this will be verified at your assessment centre should you be successful.
