Assistant Project Manager Apprentice, Infrastructure Delivery

Overview

2026 Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice, Infrastructure Delivery, Bristol. The Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice role sits within National Grid’s Infrastructure Delivery () team, leading the execution of major energy projects across the UK, including building and upgrading substations and transmission lines to ensure electricity and gas are delivered safely and reliably.

By working with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help drive the UK’s energy transition, contributing to National Grid’s sustainability goals and the Great Grid Upgrade initiative which connects more renewable energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales.

• Support Project Planning & Coordination: assist in organising project activities, schedules, and resources to deliver projects 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 milestones, flag potential delays or issues, and support risk management with 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 progress, ensure safety and quality standards, and engage with local stakeholders to gather feedback.

This role is based in the Bristol office with flexible, hybrid working. Travel to site locations is required, including overnight stays away from home. Annually travel is expected to exceed 10,000 miles for business across England and Wales. The programme includes attendance at the National Grid Training Centre at Eakring, Newark. A role-related company car is provided (no cash alternative).

• Minimum of five GCSEs grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English and Maths.
• Two A-Levels at grade C or above (one in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computing) OR BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computing, or Business at Merit or Distinction.
• Full valid UK driving license at application.
• Willingness to travel with frequent overnight stays in pre-booked accommodation.
• No prior work experience required; the program provides training and development across project lifecycle.

• Starting salary of £31,310 for this 18-month apprenticeship, with annual increases.
• 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Pension scheme and Sharesave options.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work and holiday buy/sell options.
• Opportunities to enrol in sharesave/share incentive plans.
• Permanent position upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.
• National Grid Apprenticeship qualification:
  Level 4 Diploma in Project Management upon completion.

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, with 30,000 colleagues. We connect energy from generation to consumers and focus on building a cleaner, greener future. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and discuss any adjustments you may require. We recruit on a rolling basis and may close vacancies early depending on application volume. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship, with some exceptional cases possible for specialist skills. For visa information, visit