2026 Quantity Surveying Technician Higher Apprentice Kent (Sellindge), National Grid Ventures

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. In this role, you will support the delivery of construction projects while gaining exposure to various aspects of the energy sector. Applicants need strong analytical and organizational skills, with the opportunity to achieve a Level 4 qualification upon completion. A starting salary of £31,310 is offered along with additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + statutory holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Qualifications

• Have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above including Maths, Physics or similar.
• You must have a full valid UK driving licence at least 3 months before starting.
• Committed to attend training across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of innovative construction projects.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project teams.
• Administer contractual changes and monitor performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Two A-Levels at grade C or above including Maths or equivalent

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher including Maths and English Language

Job description

About the Role

Join National Grid Ventures (NGV) Interconnectors as a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.

National Grid Ventures (NGV) Interconnectors, part of National Grid, are leading the way in delivering low‑carbon electricity between Great Britain and Europe. With a vision to accelerate a clean, secure, and affordable energy future, NGV is developing world‑class interconnection and offshore assets.

Our portfolio includes 7.8GW of interconnection capacity, enabling the movement of electricity to where it’s needed most, enhancing energy security and affordability across connected countries.

We’re now recruiting a Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor – an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in quantity surveying within the energy infrastructure sector.

In this role, you’ll:

• Support the delivery of innovative construction projects, including first‑of‑a‑kind Offshore Hybrid Assets and upgrades to our existing Interconnector fleet.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project teams, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Work closely with the Contract Team Manager across all commercial and contractual activities.
• Gain exposure to other disciplines such as engineering, project management, land acquisition, consents, and planning.
• Support tendering procurement activities associated with the projects.
• Support colleagues with the drafting of contracts, quality assurance of contracts, including maintaining accurate contractor data records, providing commercial and contract management support.
• Support contract compliance, monitoring of spend against agreed budgets and other metrics.
• Help the project team develop and maintain cost forecasts.
• Produce contract forms such as assessments and valuations.
• Administer contractual changes and monitor contractual performance, ensuring contractor and client‑side obligations are understood and complied with.

This apprenticeship offers a unique chance to develop your skills while contributing to projects that shape the future of energy.

Location

This role is primarily based at our Sellindge Interconnector site in Ashford, Kent, with a minimum on‑site presence of two days per week. You will also be expected to travel to other locations, including additional interconnector sites, training venues, and our head office in Warwick. This will involve frequent overnight stays away from home.

The Contracts team operates across multiple locations, so applicants should ideally be based within commutable distance of Ashford, Warwick, or London. However, regular travel to Ashford will be a key requirement of the role.

About You

The requirements for this role are as follows:

• Have or be predicted to achieve two A‑Levels at grade C or above including Maths, Physics, Engineering, Finance, or BTEC National Certificate or Diploma Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying (essential the Maths modules should be at Merit or Distinction) gaining Merit or Distinction overall.
• You should have achieved five GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher including Maths and English Language or equivalent.
• You must already have a full valid UK driving licence 3 months before starting.
• You will be flexible to travel when required, including frequent overnight stays away from home in pre‑booked accommodation.
• Be based at Sellindge (Ashford), Kent, with occasional travel to other Interconnector sites.
• Committed to attend training across the UK including at National Grid’s training centre in Eakring.
• Have the ability to work to challenging deadlines, strong analytical skills and decision making.
• A self‑starter with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

What You’ll Get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £31,310.

As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:

• Experience in all aspects of procurement, project delivery, quality management, collaborating with contractors, and programme management.
• Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Construction quantity surveying technician.
• 25 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 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 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 2026.

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.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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

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