Electricity Network Planning & Design Higher Apprentice - Nottingham
Location: Nottingham, GB, NG7 2SD
Division:
Department: Higher Apprenticeship Programme
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us.
Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance to new connections, making their work critical to everything we do.
About the Role
The role of a Planning & Design Trainee involves detailed technical discussions with customers, architects, public authorities, and landowners, along with a sound appreciation of complex engineering problems. Applicants must be personable and approachable, with an understanding of engineering and financial matters.
The training programme provides on-the-job training and formal courses held in one of our Training Centres at either Taunton or Tipton, over a period of approximately two years (depending on entry level qualifications). Successful candidates will also be expected to study for and achieve a higher-level qualification. You may be required to undertake placements at other locations across the National Grid service area.
You will be responsible for the design, costing, and quoting of projects such as new electricity supplies, and the replacement, diversion & reinforcement of existing electricity network assets.
The apprenticeship programme takes around three years to complete, with your first 10 - 12 weeks being inducted at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Network Planner.
As you will be studying for a higher-level qualification, you will be required to undertake placements with your training provider for up to two weeks at a time during the first two years. Accommodation and travel costs will be provided.
You'll become integral to the company, offering many benefits and a supportive working environment. We are committed to investing in the latest technologies to improve service to customers. Ready to power up your career? Join us and you'll learn all about designing, costing and quoting projects for new electricity supplies.
What You'll Need
* Excellent communication skills; you will interact with customers, colleagues, and internal stakeholders.
* You’ll be resilient and willing to learn, genuinely passionate about your career and committed to studying.
* We are looking for candidates who are personable, approachable and have a solid understanding of engineering and financial matters.
In addition to the below qualifications, you are required to hold a GCSE in English AND Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4).
Our minimum entry criteria require the following qualifications (held or predicted):
* A Levels at grade A*-C, one of which must be Maths, Engineering, Electronics, or Physics.
* OR a level 3 or above qualification in an Engineering based subject containing Electrical or Electronic modules.
If your qualifications are predicted, you must receive your confirmed results prior to the commencement of the scheme.
If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check.
Whatever qualifications you hold, we will need to see evidence of them for you to be considered. Please upload evidence of the required qualifications with your application.
Start date: September 2025. Please note that we are unable to accommodate any annual leave during the first 12 weeks of training.
Operationally we require you to live within approximately 30 minutes of the depot you are applying for. Please only submit one application. Multiple applications will not be considered.
What You'll Get
Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition, which is why we offer a competitive starting salary. You will then see your salary increase as you become more experienced.
In addition to this, you will also receive the following benefits:
* 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays
* Competitive pension scheme (Double matched up to 12%) and Sharesave options
* Earn whilst you learn and receive a fully funded qualification
* Develop well-rounded skills, learning from experienced professionals in the industry
* Employee Assistance Programme is available for your well-being.
Our Values and Principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Further Information
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
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.
Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa.
Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we are not able to provide advice on this.
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