Electricity Network Planning & Design Higher Apprentice - Stoke
Location: Stoke‐On‐Trent, GB, ST4 2JA
Department: Higher Apprenticeship Programme
About Us
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. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, 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.
About the Role
The role of a Planning & Design Trainee involves detailed technical discussions with customers, architects, public authorities, and landowners together with a sound and pragmatic appreciation of complex engineering problems. Applicants must be personable and approachable, with a firm 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 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, and you’ll spend your first 10 - 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours to become a Network Planner. Your training will include vocational and academic courses along with periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Network Planner.
What You'll Need
Excellent communication skills; one moment, you could be speaking with customers, and the next, colleagues or internal stakeholders. Your success relies on your confidence to interact with the wider business. 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).
Minimum Entry Criteria
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 which contains Electrical or Electronic modules.
If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.
Whatever qualifications you hold, we will need to see evidence of them for you to be considered. If possible, please upload evidence of the required qualifications with your application.
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
- Employee Assistance Programme including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
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.
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