Contracts & Commercial Higher Apprentice - Birmingham

About the role

This role is based within our Strategic Infrastructure Team. Our new Strategic Infrastructure (SI) business unit 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.

It’s a collaborative effort, and our team are rapidly growing. We need experts in construction, project management, commercial, analytical, account management, communications, HVDC engineering and town planning and we’re looking at creating our own experts in these fields through our apprenticeship programme.

As a Higher Apprentice in our Strategic Infrastructure team, you’ll gain experience in all aspects of health and safety management, quality management, collaborating with contractors, and programme management including:   

• Supporting Project Managers and their teams during project delivery.

• Understanding the project milestones. 

• Support with project reporting and site coordination with stakeholders. 

• Help with the management of the contractor’s performance to meet the key project deliverables.  

• Ensure Quality and Safety procedures are being adhered to throughout the course of the projects.  

• Work with contractors and third parties to develop a safety culture in line with National Grid standards. 

• Support with the collection and management of project documentation.

• Attend project meetings and support with weekly reports.

• The opportunity to be involved in project planning and programme management of live projects.

• Work with Operational teams onsite to ensure and understand safety from the systems.  

Location

This vacancy is based in Warwick or Central Birmingham. All our vacancies offer flexible, hybrid working.  

About you

• You will need to have 5 GCSEs including English Language AND in Math at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

• 2 A levels: Grades A* - C or equivalent (Level 3/HND etc grade Merit or higher)

What you'll get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819.  

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: 

• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays  

• A competitive ‘match and double’ pension scheme  

• Sharesave options, plus other flexible benefits  

• Two years of high-quality personal development  

• Construction Quantity Surveying Technician (Level 4)

About National Grid

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 don’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. 

Further Information

You can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. 

Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2025.

National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes.
Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as were not able to provide advice on this.
For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
 
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