Assistant Project Management Officer Advanced Apprentice

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy project firm is seeking an Assistant Project Management Officer Advanced Apprentice in Sheffield. This role involves supporting major energy projects, gaining valuable experience in project lifecycle stages, and contributing to sustainability goals. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, validating project data, coordinating meetings, and contributing to project reporting. Upon completing the program, you will join the company as a Level 3 Project Control Technician.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with teams and stakeholders.
• Interest in project management and the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support for project management.
• Assist in validating project data and identifying risks.
• Help manage change requests and coordinate team meetings.
• Contribute to project reporting and improvements in management practices.

Skills

Essential administrative support

Data validation and interpretation

Coordination of meetings

Project reporting

Job description

Assistant Project Management Officer Advanced Apprentice - Sheffield

This role leads the execution of major energy projects across the UK. These projects include building and upgrading substations and transmission lines, which are critical components that ensure electricity and gas are delivered safely and reliably.

One of our key initiatives is the Great Grid Upgrade, which connects more renewable energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales. As an Assistant PMO Advanced Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of energy, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to National Grid’s sustainability goals.

Within this role, you’ll gain experience in every stage of the project lifecycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to construction and final commissioning, including:

• Provide essential administrative support to help deliver projects efficiently, including maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with project processes.
• Support the validation and interpretation of project data, helping to identify risks or discrepancies that could impact project success.
• Assist in managing change requests by maintaining central records and ensuring updates are clearly communicated across teams.
• Help coordinate meetings and workshops, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to support progress tracking and issue resolution.
• Contribute to project reporting and updates, while supporting improvements in project management practices and tools to align with strategic goals.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join National Grid as a L3 Project Control Technician.

About the Training

About the Employer

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 doesn’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.