National Grid

Project Support Higher Apprentice, Capital Delivery

Are you the type of person who is constantly thinking about the bigger picture, but you never forget the small detail of multiple projects? This would make you the perfect fit in the Project Controls team, where you will be involved in supporting projects spanning substation developments, overhead lines, tunneling and cables, gas transmission, and security upgrades to protect our critical national infrastructure.

It sounds like you’re going to be doing quite a bit of networking too then; a great opportunity to gain a broad overview of Capital Delivery and the wider business. Did you also say you could juggle? Great, let’s get you accomplishing your primary goals in developing your project management skills so you can determine project objectives, cost engineering, establishing schedules, and ultimately coordinating projects, because that’s what it’s all about, right?

As one of our Higher Apprentices, we’ll help you develop your skills through a combination of practical work and academic study, all the while providing you with the passion, skills and knowledge you need to power all our futures.

You will need to have a GCSE in English Language AND in Maths at Grade 4/Cor above (or equivalent) with one of the following:

• 2 A levels / A2: Grades A* - C (1 must be in either Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computing)
• BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computing or Business Skills at Grade Merit or Distinction
• HNC/HND in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Computing at Grade Pass, Merit or Distinction
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Maths, or Business Management

To apply for this role, you must hold a valid full UK car driving licence.

We’re proud to offer a competitive salary of £24,533.

This opportunity will be based at National Grid House, Warwick.

The closing date will be Sunday 14th March 2021, we advise all candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

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