Apprentice Project Engineer

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We're one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. We're proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we're collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker. Apprentice Project Engineer (Construction) Are you ready to help deliver the infrastructure that powers communities across the North West? Join our Project Engineer apprenticeship and gain hands‑on experience supporting the delivery of high‑voltage customer connection and diversion projects. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to learn how to manage construction programmes, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the delivery of customer‑driven high‑voltage connection and diversion schemes Assisting with project handovers from design to delivery teams Helping monitor progress, report on performance, and identify efficiency opportunities Learning to manage contractor relationships and ensure compliance with ENWL policies Attending site meetings and supporting technical queries Promoting customer satisfaction and proactive communication Updating internal systems and supporting coordination between design and construction teams What’s In It For You? Study for a Level 4 industry‑recognised Apprenticeship Receive support from a dedicated work‑based mentor Starting salary of £18,500 with opportunities to grow 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing annually) Access to discounts on retail, travel, leisure and more Membership to our pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution What We’re Looking For GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4-9 / A*-C) Plus one of the following: Two or more A Levels (A*-C), ideally including a STEM subject BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in a relevant subject (Merit or Distinction) ONC or equivalent in Engineering or Construction‑related discipline Strong communication and organisational skills A proactive, customer‑focused attitude A desire to learn and grow in a fast‑paced project delivery environment An interest in engineering, construction, and infrastructure development Ready to Build the Future of Energy? We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you meet the minimum criteria and are excited to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you Apply now Start your journey with us. Assessment Day Interviews will be held W/C 9th March 2026 (Subject to change) Please Note: We are a Disability Confident Employer, however it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practical or appropriate to interview applicants that have opted into the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations; high number of applications, seasonal and high‑peak times etc we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to candidates with and without a disability. Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2) Any offer made will remain conditional until pre‑employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre‑employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable. #J-18808-Ljbffr