2026 Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice, Infrastructure Delivery, Port Talbot

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice role at National Grid sits within our Infrastructure Delivery (ID) team, which leads the execution of major energy projects across the UK. These projects include building and upgrading substations and transmission lines which are critical components that ensure electricity and gas are delivered safely and reliably.

By working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help drive the UK’s energy transition, making the grid more resilient and ready for clean, low‑carbon power. One of our key initiatives is the Great Grid Upgrade, which connects more renewable energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales. As an Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of energy, gaining hands‑on experience while contributing to National Grid’s sustainability goals.

Within this role, you’ll gain experience in every stage of the project lifecycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to construction and final commissioning, including:

• Support Project Planning & Coordination: Assist in organising project activities, schedules, and resources to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain Documentation & Communication: Keep accurate project records and facilitate clear communication between internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor Progress & Identify Risks: Track project milestones, flag potential delays or issues, and support risk management by helping develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist with Budget & Reporting: Help monitor project spending, prepare financial reports, and ensure budget compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct Site Visits & Quality Checks: Participate in site inspections to review construction progress, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and engage with local stakeholders to gather feedback.

Location

This role is based in the Port Talbot office and offers flexible, hybrid working. You will be required to travel to our site locations which will include spending nights regularly away from home. Annually you’re expected to travel more than 10,000 miles for business across our regions (depending on where you are based) in England and Wales (North / Central / London & South).

As part of your programme, you’ll also be required to attend our National Grid Training Centre based at Eakring, Newark.

Due to the extensive amount of travel and site presence needed in this role, you’ll be eligible for a role requirement company car (no cash alternative).

About you

You will need to have:

• You will have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English language and Maths.
• 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 must already have a full valid UK driving license in place at the point you make your application.
• You will be flexible to travel when required within this role, this will include frequent overnight stays away from home in pre‑booked accommodation.

You do not 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 £31,310 for this apprenticeship which will increase annually. 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:

• Upon successful completion of your 18 month apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Diploma in Project Management.
• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays.
• Pension scheme and sharesave options.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, buy/sell holiday to name a few.
• Opportunity to enrol in our sharesave/share incentive plans.
• You’ll develop well‑rounded skills through practical experience.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship.

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 doesn’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 2026.

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.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we’re not able to provide advice on this.

For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

At National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.