Assistant Project Management Higher Apprentice (Strategic Infrastructure) - Bury St Edmunds

This role is based within our Strategic Infrastructure Team. Our new Strategic Infrastructure business unit has been set up to deliver 17 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.  

Our aim is to help the UK switch to clean energy and make sure our electricity network is fit for the future; carrying more clean, secure energy from where it’s generated to where you need it. In this role you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this. 

As an Assistant Project Management Apprentice, you'll:

Work in the Project Management Office (PMO) alongside colleagues in planning, estimating, risk, and reporting. Gain experience in various aspects of estimating, risk, and cost management, including participating in scheme teams and supporting project manager. Contribute to maintaining the Cost Book, analyzing tender submissions, and identifying project risks. Opportunity to be involved in project planning and program management of live projects, understanding their interactions and operational constraints.

Training:
Associate project manager Level 4 You will have reviews with the training provider HOET (Heart Of England Training, your Line Manager and Business Coordinator every 10 weeks You will study for half a day at a time, for a total of 16 days You will have a three month assessment window to enter the gateway and complete your end point assessment to gain your qualification

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join National Grid as a Project Manager.

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, daytime hours (08.00 - 16.00, 09.00 - 17.00).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Patience,Adaptable,Safety,Reliable,Responsible