Register Your Interest - Power System Engineer Higher Apprenticeship 2027 - Wokingham

Help shape the future of energy in Great Britain.

We’re the National Energy System Operator (NESO) — the independent public corporation at the heart of the energy transition. Our job? Ensuring the lights stay on today while designing a reliable, clean, and affordable energy system for tomorrow.

As a Higher Apprentice, you’ll be part of the team making that happen. You’ll earn a salary while gaining hands-on experience and working towards industry-recognised qualifications – all with full support from our expert engineers and mentors.

What the programme includes

A three-year structured programme combining:

• On-the-job training with experienced engineering teams
• Off-the-job learning at college – you will need to travel to our partner college in East Midlands
• In-house technical training designed by NESO
• Study towards a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
• Continue study towards a Level 5 HND qualification (awarded on completion of the programme)
• Real-world experience in teams such as System Operations, Strategic Energy Planning and Engineering & Customer Solutions
• Outward bounds residential – a week-long development programme to build professional skills

What you’ll be doing

As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you’ll help plan, model and shape the energy network.

You might:

• Model and analyse impacts on future electricity system challenges
• Help develop energy systems plans – including onshore and offshore networks
• Assess customer connection applications
• Utilise analytical and operational tools to support engineering decision making

On successful completion of the programme, you will be considered for a permanent Power System Engineer role at NESO where you will have the opportunity to work with external stakeholders such as Transmission Owners, Distribution Network Operators, Generators, and wider industry players.

What you’ll get

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Welcome payment
• Bonus when qualifications are gained
• Travel & expenses for college in line with company policy
• Pension, flexible benefits and hybrid working (depending on business needs)
• A career path into a permanent role – and beyond
• Awarded a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Network Engineering
• Awarded a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
• Awarded a Level 5 HND in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

What we’re looking for

We don’t expect you to be an expert, but we do need people who are:

• Reliable and punctual – turning up on-time is essential
• Proactive and self-motivated – driven to succeed, you’ll need to own your learning
• Resilient – ready to face challenges and keep going
• Strong communicators – able to work with others and be inquisitive, don’t be afraid to ask questions!
• Willing to travel – there will be lots of study at college in the East Midlands, as well as travel between Warwick and Wokingham offices as required

Entry requirements

• GCSEs in English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Plus one of the following:

• 2 A-levels (grades A* - C) in Maths and any of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Economics
• Or Level 3 BTEC or HNC in engineering (Merit or Distinction, with Maths modules at Merit or Distinction)

You must also have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.

Register Your Interest

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