HVDC Electrical Power Network Engineer Higher Apprentice - Warwick

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 a programme of  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.  

We’re looking for Higher Apprentices to join the SI Engineering & Project Delivery team  that will deliver the portfolio of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)  systems essential to enable the connection of increasing volumes of  renewable power generation.

Our project portfolio includes our Eastern Green Link projects; four HVDC links, each transferring 2GW of green energy between various locations in Scotland and England and Sea Link, an HVDC link to reinforce the transmission network between Suffolk and Kent. 

This role is a fantastic entry way into a career as an Electrical Power Network Engineer. During your programme:

• You’ll gain further qualifications on your programme such as a IAM Certificate in Asset Management and SHEA. 

• Most of your training programme will be off job learning. This is a mix of studies at Loughborough College, study time within your work placement for exams

• and coursework as well as integral National Grid training at our Centre of Excellence in Eakring.  

• You’ll regularly be staying away from home (either in Eakring or Loughborough through prebooked accommodation) to attend your training sessions. 

• During your on job time, you’ll complete a series of work based project tasks linked to your National Grid job role that will form part of your of your ‘end point assessment’ for the qualification.  

An Electrical Power Network Engineer will apply their knowledge of the electricity network to safely perform their activities. This requires them to:

• Comply with company and industry health, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, operating procedures, and working practices.

• Ensure that all safety considerations are incorporated and evident in all working practices.

• Apply asset management methodology.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Read, understand, and interpret technical information relative to their role.

• Produce clear and precise reports in relation to their activities.

• Develop and agree project plans to undertake their activities.

• Use company IT systems to provide accurate and reliable data to support business decisions.

• Demonstrate that their work activities support the business to achieve its regulatory incentive mechanisms.

• Provide information to support business planning processes in relation to their role activities.

• Use company risk tools and techniques to evaluate and predict the reliability of engineering systems and equipment.

Location

This role has multiple vacancies available based at our Warwick office. These vacancies offer flexible, hybrid working. You will be required to travel to our site locations in this role. 

About you

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Language grade C/4 or higher.

• 2 A levels at grade A-C ( One must be in Maths or Physics) or equivalent (Level 3 in an Engineering discipline grade Merit or higher eg National Certificate in Engineering if Maths module is merit or above).

• Must have or be working towards a full UK driving license.

You don’t need prior work experience; the determination and will to succeed is far more important as we will teach you everything you need to know. The role will provide you with a variety of skills including transferrable skills to support your career development within National Grid. 

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  

• Electrical Power Network Engineering (Level 4)

With the qualification you'll receive from this Apprenticeship, you can take a number of exciting pathways including:

• HVDC Converter Engineer

• HVDC Marine Engineer

• HVDC Asset & Operations Engineer

• HVDC Cable Engineer

During the application process, you'll learn more about these pathways and decide which one you'd like to work towards.

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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