Assistant Project Manager Apprentice Sellindge), Ventures

Overview

Join to apply for the 2026 Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice Kent (Sellindge), National Grid Ventures role at National Grid.

Help Shape the Future of Energy – Join Us as a Higher Apprentice Assistant Project Manager.

• Support Project Managers on the pre-construction process, including management of contractors and site visits.
• Work with our procurement teams to assess, negotiate and award main works contracts.
• Onboard Contractors in preparation for project delivery.
• Provide regular reporting on project milestones, finance, safety performance and risk.
• Ensure internal and external compliance with Health and Safety, Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM) and environmental legislation.
• Support the onboarding of Contractors.
• Support elements of the works for the duration of Construction period.

This role is primarily based at our Sellindge Interconnector site in Ashford, Kent. You will also be required to travel to other locations, including additional interconnector sites, training venues, and our head office in Warwick. During your apprenticeship, the majority of your formal training will take place at our Training Centre in Eakring, Nottinghamshire, which will involve frequent overnight stays away from home.

When not attending training, you will be expected to be site-based, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to live projects.

• You should have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above, one of which must be in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computing, OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computing or Business at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• 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 a minimum of 3 months before starting.
• You will be flexible to travel when required, this includes 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.

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

• Experience in every stage of the project lifecycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to construction and final commissioning.
• Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Associate Project Manager.
• 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

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.