Marine Project Manager Higher Apprentice

National Grid; Kneesall CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks a Marine Project Manager Higher Apprentice to support the planning and execution of subsea power cable installation projects. This role offers hands-on experience in project management within the marine engineering sector, emphasizing the delivery of renewable energy initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and have a keen interest in marine engineering and project management. This apprenticeship involves responsibilities that contribute significantly to environmental efforts, with opportunities for travel and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and coordination of subsea power cable installation projects.
• Support the project manager in monitoring project progress.
• Help with logistics and resource management for marine operations.
• Participate in safety assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical reasoning

Patience

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Reliability

Responsibility

Education

GCSE in English Language (grade 4 or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4 or above)

GCSE in Science (grade 4 or above)

A Level in Geography, Geology, Math or Physics (grade A‑C)

BTEC in Geography, Geology, Math or Physics (grade Merit or Distinction)

Job description

Joining a Higher Apprentice programme at National Grid gives you the opportunity to be responsible for the successful planning and delivery of project work, with real responsibility from day one., The Marine Project Manager Higher Apprentice role is based within our Strategic Infrastructure Team, a new team that has been set up to deliver 17 new major projects in the UK, as well as other strategic projects to help us deliver on our net zero ambitions and help the UK Government meet its target of 50GW of renewable energy by 2030. Our aim is to help the UK switch to clean energy and make sure our electricity network is fit for the future; carrying more clean, secure energy from where it's generated to where you need it. As a Marine Project Manager Higher Apprentice, you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this. We are looking for a motivated individual to support the installation of subsea power cables. This apprenticeship will provide hands‑on experience in project management within the marine engineering sector, focusing on the planning and execution of subsea operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and coordination of subsea power cable installation projects.
• Support the project manager in monitoring project progress and reporting on key milestones.
• Help with logistics and resource management for marine operations.
• Participate in safety assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors to facilitate project tasks, use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
• Manage and engage with stakeholders.
• Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
• Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
• Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
• Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
• Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
• Monitor and analyse project budgets.
• Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
• Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
• Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
• Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
• Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
• Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
• Use an organisation's continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
• Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
• Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
• Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
• Work within the approved project budget.
• Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
• Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
• Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
• Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
• Manages resources through the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skills

• GCSE in:
• or equivalent in English Language (grade 4 or above)
• or equivalent in Maths (grade 4 or above)
• or equivalent in Science (grade 4 or above)
• A Level in: either Geography, Geology, Math or Physics (grade A‑C)
• BTEC in: either Geography, Geology, Math or Physics (grade Merit or Distinction)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Patience
• Adaptable
• Safety
• Reliable
• Responsible

Other Requirements

• Strong interest in marine engineering, project management, and renewable energy.
• A driving license is required for this role so if you do not already have one you must have obtained one by 31 May 2026.
• You will be flexible to travel when required within this role, this will include frequent overnight stays away from home in pre‑booked accommodation.

About the Company

We're National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts. Net‑zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we're looking for apprentices to join us. Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi‑million pound project. They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.

Visit www.nationalgrid.com/uk for more information.