Project Controls Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026, National Grid Ventures - Kent (Sellindge)

Project Controls Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026, National Grid Ventures - Kent (Sellindge)

About the Role

Accelerating a Clean Energy Future – Advanced Apprentice Assistant Planner Opportunity

At National Grid Ventures (NGV) Interconnectors, our vision is to accelerate a clean, secure, and affordable energy future through world-class interconnection and offshore assets.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Assistant Planner to join our Project Controls Team within the Construction Directorate. During your apprenticeship, you’ll support the planning and scheduling of key activities on major projects, including the Future of IFA and our pioneering Offshore Hybrid Asset developments.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in building and maintaining project schedules that keep everything on track. Your work will help ensure timelines are realistic, achievable, and aligned with successful delivery outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Develop valuable planning and project control skills.
• Build a strong foundation for a career in construction planning and the energy industry.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Construction project plans, acting as a point of contact for programme-related queries.
• Support with reviewing and monitoring contractor programmes in line with contractual requirements.
• Understanding of project planning tools and techniques, such as Primavera P6.
• Attend planning and scheduling meetings with stakeholders, providing support and capturing key actions and updates.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to gather progress updates and help prepare reports for the Project Manager and senior leadership.
• Support the preparation and delivery of project performance data, schedules, and reports in a clear and timely manner.
• Help identify and communicate any issues or risks within the programme to the leadership team, offering planning insights where appropriate.

Location

This role is primarily based at our Sellindge Interconnector site in Ashford, Kent, with a minimum on-site presence of two days per week. You will also be required to travel to other locations, including other interconnector sites, training venues, and our head office in Warwick.

Please note that this role involves frequent travel and multiple overnight stays away from home, particularly during training periods and project delivery phases.

About You

• You will have or predicted to achieve minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English language and Maths or equivalent.
• You must have a full valid UK driving license 3 months before starting.
• You will be flexible to travel when required, this includes frequent overnight stays away from home in pre-booked accommodation.
• Be based at Sellindge (Ashford), Kent, with occasional travel to other Interconnector sites.
• Committed to attend training across the UK including at National Grids training centre in Eakring.
• Have the ability to work to challenging deadlines, strong analytical skills and decision making
• A self-starter with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

What You'll Get

• We are proud to offer a starting salary of £24,306
• 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:
• Experience working with P6 planning software (Project Scheduling and Planning software for construction, engineering, utilities)
• Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 3 Project Controls Technician
• 25 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 enroll in our sharesave/share incentive plans
• You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship

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.

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.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.