2026 Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice, Infrastructure Delivery, Port Talbot in Port [...]

Energy Jobline ZR; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice in Port Talbot. This role involves supporting major energy projects while gaining hands-on experience in project planning and management. Successful candidates will complete an 18-month apprenticeship and earn a Level 4 Diploma in Project Management, with 26 days of annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Qualifications

• Minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths.
• Predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above in relevant subjects.
• Full valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing project activities and schedules.
• Keep accurate project records and facilitate communication.
• Monitor project milestones and support risk management.
• Help monitor project spending and prepare financial reports.
• Participate in site inspections and review construction progress.

Skills

Flexibility to travel

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Five GCSEs including English and Maths

Two A-Levels at grade C or above

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice role at Grid sits within our Infrastructure Delivery (ID) team, which leads the execution of major energy projects across the UK. These projects include building and upgrading substations and transmission lines that are critical components ensuring electricity and gas are delivered safely and reliably.

By working closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll help drive the UK's energy transition, making the grid more resilient and ready for clean, low‑carbon power. One of our key initiatives is the Great Grid Upgrade, which connects more renewable energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales. As an Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of energy, gaining hands‑on experience while contributing to Grid's sustainability goals.

Within this role, you'll gain experience in every stage of the project lifecycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to construction and final commissioning, including:

• Support Project Planning & Coordination: Assist in organising project activities, schedules, and resources to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain Documentation & Communication: Keep accurate project records and facilitate clear communication between internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor Progress & Identify Risks: Track project milestones, flag potential delays or issues, and support risk management by helping develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist with Budget & Reporting: Help monitor project spending, prepare financial reports, and ensure budget compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct Site Visits & Quality Checks: Participate in site inspections to review construction progress, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and engage with local stakeholders to gather feedback.

Location

This role is based in the Port Talbot office and offers flexible, hybrid working. You will be required to travel to our site locations, which will include traveling nights regularly away from home. Annually you are expected to travel more than 10,000 miles for business across our regions (depending on where you are based) in England and Wales (North / Central / London & South).

As part of your programme, you'll also be required to attend our Grid Training Centre based at Eakring, Newark.

Due to the extensive amount of travel and site presence needed in this role, you'll be eligible for a company car (no cash alternative).

About you

You will need to have:

• You will have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and Maths.
• Have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above, one of which must be in either Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computing OR BTEC Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in either Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computing or Business discipline at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• You must already have a full valid UK driving licence in place at the point you make your application.
• You will be flexible to travel when required within this role, this will include frequent overnight stays away from home in pre-booked accommodation.

What you'll get

• Upon successful completion of your 18 month apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Diploma in Project Management.
• 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 enrol 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 Grid

Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of Grid. We're 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, Grid doesn'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 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 to come.

Our Values and Principles

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require. 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.

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. 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 2026. 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. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of diversity or identity.

Contact

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