Assistant Project Manager Apprentice Sellindge), Ventures

About the Role

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

National Grid Ventures is undergoing an ambitious and essential transformation in how we protect our infrastructure assets. In collaboration with industry partners, we're building a cleaner, greener energy system one that safeguards the planet and serves future generations. At the heart of this transformation is a strong focus on security.

As part of this exciting upgrade, we're offering a fantastic opportunity for a Higher Apprentice Assistant Project Manager to join our team.

In this role, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget. You'll work alongside experienced planners, quantity surveyors, accountants, operational colleagues, and other specialists, gaining hands-on experience and valuable insight into project delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in project management within the energy sector, contributing to projects that make a real difference.

During your time on the programme, some of your main responsibilities will be:

• 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.

The requirements for this role are as follows:

• You should have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above one of which must be in either Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computing OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in either Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computing or Business discipline at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• You should have achived five GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher including Maths and English Language or equivalent.
• You must have a full valid UK driving license a minmum 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 Grids 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

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 every stage of the project lifecycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to construction and final commissioning, including.
• 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
• Opportuni…