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About The Role

Join our dynamic team at National Grid as a Land Surveyor Apprentice and be part of the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations. With a starting salary over £29,000, this hybrid and flexible role offers the opportunity to work from home while supporting existing and new infrastructure projects across England and Wales. Depending on your home base, occasional travel to the Warwick or Leeds office will be required

As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience and knowledge in various lands teams. You will be on a 5 year programme, working towards a L6 Chartered Surveyor degree Apprenticeship, accredited by RICS, our programme will lead you towards achieving chartered status. Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll attend university for 8-week block placements, covering the essential skills and behaviours needed for success.

Negotiating compensation claims, liaising with landowners, and contributing to large-scale projects are just a few exciting aspects of this role. Don't miss this alternative route to university, where you'll earn a competitive salary while developing your career in the energy industry.

We have openings in two distinct teams for this role: Strategic Infrastructure - Land & Property and Electricity Transmission – Land & Property. Consequently, there are multiple locations available for this position, including Leeds, Preston, Warwick, and field-based with occasional travel to regional offices. When applying, please indicate your most preferred location from the options provided.

About You

To be successful you will be:

• An Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

• Organised and detail orientated.

• Enthusiastic team player with a willingness to learn and develop.

• Keen learner who is comfortable tackling new challenges in a fun and fast-paced environment.

• Passionate about delivering a sustainable future.

• Motivated problem solver.

Entry requirements:

• GCSE’s in Maths & English at grade 5 or higher.

• 3 A-Levels at Grade C or higher, or equivalent.

• You will need to have a valid UK driving licence within the first 12 months of the programme.

What You Will Get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819.

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: 

• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays  

• Pension scheme and Sharesave options  

• Earn whilst you learn on our Degree Apprenticeship Programme

• You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience 

About National Grid

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.

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 2025.

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.

Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes.

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as were not able to provide advice on this.

For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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