2026 Project Management Officer Higher Apprentice, Strategic Infrastructure, Warwick
National Grid
Assist the PMO with estimating, risk, cost management and project support for strategic infrastructure projects.
10 days ago ago
£31,310
Entry-level
Full Time
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
23,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Technical Services
Consulting
Design
Operations and Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Distribution
Hydrogen Transmission
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
project delivery
budget estimates
cost book
risk workshops
risk registers
project management
- Supporting Project Managers and their teams during project delivery, gaining hands on experience in project management.
- Participating in scheme teams, preparing budget estimates for future construction projects through their development from business case to contract award.
- You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
- Maintain and update the Cost Book, using data from tender submissions and completed projects to reflect market trends and improve cost estimation accuracy.
- Support risk management activities, including helping to run risk workshops and analysing project risk registers to identify broader trends across the portfolio.
What you bring
gcses
a-levels
btec
driving licence
level 4
project interaction
- You will have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English language and Maths (or equivalent).
- Upon successful completion of your two-year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Qualification in Associate Project Management.
- A driving license is required for this role so if you do not already have one you must have obtained one by 31st May 2026
- Have or be predicated to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above including either Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, or Computing subject OR BTEC National Certificate OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computing or Business Studies at Grade Merit or Distinction
- Understanding how projects interact with each other and the operational constraints of a live system with National Grid’s outage plan.
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work, buy/sell holiday to name a few.
- The opportunity to be involved in project planning and programme management of live projects.
- Opportunity to enrol in our sharesave/share incentive plans.
- A permanent position upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship.
- Pension scheme and sharesave options.
- 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays.
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Interview process
- assessment centres will be held between january and april 2026.
- national grid cannot normally sponsor employment under the uk points‑based immigration system; applicants must already have the right to work in the uk.
- in exceptional circumstances, sponsorship may be considered if specialist skills cannot be sourced locally.
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Company
Overview
1990 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
15,000 km
High-Voltage Network
Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.
- Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
- Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution.
- Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects.
- Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions.
- Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact.
- Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US.
- Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.
- Stand up for safety every day
- Put our customers first
- Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
- Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
- Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
- Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
- Work with others to find solutions for customers
- Commit to learning and new ideas
- Take personal ownership for delivering results
- Be bold and act with passion and purpose
- Focus on progress over perfection
- Follow the problem through to the end
£51B Investment
Green Infrastructure Commitment
The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutral Goal
Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.
60% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.
99.4% Diversion
Construction Waste Management
99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.
- 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
- 100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
- 50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
- 20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
- 50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
- Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
- 17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
- Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
- 100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
- 7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
- 100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
- Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
- Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
- ISO 14001 integrated management system certification
Ranked #1 UK
Gender Equality Ranking
Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.
84% Score
Workforce Disclosure Initiative
Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.
#1 in Times Top 50
Gender Equality Employer Ranking
Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.
Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index
Index Inclusion
Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.
- Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
- Embed inclusion into everything we do
- Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
- Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
- Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues
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