Assistant EPC Project Manager Higher Apprentice - Warwick

National Grid plc; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant EPC Project Manager Higher Apprentice in Warwick. This unique apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the energy sector while working alongside skilled professionals in a collaborative environment. You will be involved in various aspects of project management, from health and safety to quality assurance, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects that connect customers to the electricity network. With a focus on personal development, you'll learn essential skills and gain valuable insights into the energy industry, all while earning a competitive salary and enjoying excellent benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + statutory holidays

Pension scheme

Sharesave options

Company car

Earn while you learn

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Math at Grade C or above required.
• 2 A levels or Level 3 Diploma at Grade Merit/Distinction needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in project delivery and reporting.
• Ensure quality and safety procedures are followed during projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Quality Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Documentation Management

Education

GCSE in English Language

GCSE in Math

A Levels / Diploma Level 3

Tools

Company Car

Job description

Assistant EPC Project Manager Higher Apprentice - Warwick

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA

Division: Higher Apprenticeship Programme

Job Function: This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This department 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, with 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 part 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.
• Supporting project reporting and site coordination with stakeholders.
• Helping with the management of the contractor’s performance to meet key project deliverables.
• Ensuring Quality and Safety procedures are adhered to throughout the projects.
• Working with contractors and third parties to develop a safety culture in line with National Grid standards.
• Supporting the collection and management of project documentation.
• Attending project meetings and supporting with weekly reports.
• Getting involved in project planning and programme management of live projects.
• Working with Operational teams onsite to ensure and understand safety from the systems.

Location: The role will be based in Warwick, but due to the travel required to our site locations, you’ll be issued with a company car, subject to BIK Tax for both personal and business use. A valid full UK Driving License is required.

About you

• GCSE in English Language AND in Math at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• 2 A levels / A2: Grades A* - C OR Diploma Level 3 at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• Flexibility to travel within this role, with an expectation to travel more than 10,000 miles for business annually across our regions in England and Wales, which may include overnight stays away from home. A full valid UK driving license is required.

No prior work experience is necessary; determination and the will to succeed are more important as we will teach you everything you need to know. The role will provide you with a variety of skills, including transferable skills to support your career development within National Grid.

What you'll get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819.

As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship programmes are unique! You’ll gain insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive great rewards and benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays.
• Pension scheme and Sharesave options.
• Earn while you learn on our Apprenticeship Programme.
• Company car.
• Develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.

About National Grid

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, with 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid doesn’t generate or sell energy – we connect energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people.

The world of energy is changing as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be impacting lives 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. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries and are happy to discuss any adjustments you may 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. We encourage you to apply early to ensure you obtain your desired place 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. This will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Applicants should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes. It’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we cannot provide advice on this. For information about visas, please visit here.