WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2025 PROGRAMME. HOWEVER, WE’LL BE BACK SOON WITH MORE OPPORTUNTIES FOR 2026. YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT FUTURE RECRUITMENT.

Duration - 2 Years

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Location - Central & Southern Scotland, North West England & Mid / North Wales

Applications - Up to 28^th February 2025

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Start Date - 25th August 2025

Salary & Benefits
£24,310, competitive pension and a range of flexible benefits.
On completion of your programme, you’ll will move into your permanent post with a starting salary of £36,120.

Minimum Criteria
Scotland, England & Wales - Two Highers / A Levels at A – C (or equivalent) including Maths, Science, English, Business or IT

Course
HND in Project Management

Where you’ll be working

Within SP Energy Networks, we are focusing on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. With distribution networks designed for predictable, stable demand, it’s vital we upgrade our network to create the flexibility required to cope with the extensive changes to electricity demand, generation and consumer behaviour. Through technology and innovation, we will enable a consumer-led revolution in the use and operation of our system. It will undergo the biggest changes to its design and operation for over half a century and you can be part of it.

We know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we need talented, hardworking and flexible people to join us.

You’ll find more information about SP Energy Networks, including details of our current projects, on our website.

What you’ll be doing

As a Project Management Apprentice in SP Energy Networks, you'll have the chance to work on a range of exciting business and engineering projects and make a real-world difference. We're all about cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices, so you'll get stuck right in developing national infrastructure projects that align with our environmental goals.  Managing business, IT or engineering projects that range in complexity and value, you’ll gain a breadth of experience across different business and engineering streams such as infrastructure investments and customer connections. Collaborating with different stakeholders from engineers, contracts managers, suppliers, government agencies and local communities, it’s up to you to keep the project on track. You'll be monitoring project documentation, progress reports and financial records. And of course, you'll be providing regular updates to stakeholders and management on the status of the projects, including the awesome achievements we make in reducing carbon emissions.  

You will develop excellent commercial skills as you gain experience in the financial and commercial aspects of project management. You’ll explore innovative solutions that reduce carbon footprints and promote renewable energy sources. And we know the importance of environmental practices, so we'll provide continuous training to keep you up to date on the latest advancements and best practices in achieving Net Zero emissions. Not only will you be gaining valuable experience during your programme, but you'll also be making a real impact on our journey towards a sustainable future.  

Positions are available in the below areas.

If you are based in Central & Southern Scotland, you will complete an SCQF Level 8 in Project Management with the training provider QA.

If you are based in Northwest England & Mid / North Wales, you will complete a Level 4 Project Management qualification with our training provider Corndel.

What’s in it for you

As a Project Management Apprentice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Starting salary of £24,310
• During the programme, you’ll work towards a qualification in Project Management, on completion, you’ll become a qualified Project Co-ordinator. And that’s just the start of your project management career.
• A generous pension scheme where we’ll double match your contributions up to 10%.
• A broad range of flexible benefits including share incentive plans, employee discounts, charity-matched funding and many, many more.

What you’ll bring

Scotland, England & Wales - Two Highers / A Levels at A – C (or equivalent) including Maths, Science, English, Business or IT. We’ll also consider relevant BTEC at Level 3 or National Certificate SCQF Level 6.

Ideally, you’ll also have a driving licence as you’ll need to get to different sites both during and after your training period.

*We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible as we reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

What happens next

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link to submit your online application. If you need support with your application or would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact scottishpowerapprentices@ambertrack.co.uk. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call at a time that suits you.

SP Energy Networks welcomes applications from candidates of all nationalities. To join the Apprentice Programme, you will need to be able to evidence that you hold a valid right to work in the UK prior to commencing in August 2025. Any applicant who is not a citizen of the UK will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in the UK. Review our FAQs for more information. 

At SP Energy networks we value diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a workplace that welcomes and respects individuals from all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and unbiased, providing equal opportunities for all candidates. It’s our belief that diverse perspectives lead to innovation and better decision-making, so we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Join us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable future.