Power System Engineer - Higher Apprentice - Warwick
National Energy System Operator (NESO)
Gallows Hill, Warwick (CV34 6DA)
Closes on Wednesday 31 December 2025
Posted on 24 September 2025
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Summary
Our three- year programme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills as a Power System Engineer through on the job learning with our experienced experts, and through studying for an HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), which takes 2 years. If you are successful, we will progress you to a Level 5 HND on completion of the Level 4.
- Wage
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£29,819 a year
- Training course
- Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Typically 9.00am - 5.00pm, subject to business requirements.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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10
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you will join the team in Warwick. We’re are responsible for operating Great Britain’s electricity transmission network and energy – planning and managing its live operation - we keep things running smoothly 24/7, 365 days a year.
Key tasks:
- Transmission network planning and modelling
- Fault analysis and review
- System operation support
- Critical system management and resilience
- Operational project support
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join the Electricity System Operations team working with external stakeholders such as Power Distribution Network Operators and Power Generators.
Where you'll work
National Energy System Operator NESO
Faraday House
Warwick Technology Park
Gallows Hill, Warwick
CV34 6DA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
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Training schedule
- Electrical Power Networks Engineer Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard
- The training will be a mix of onsite training and classroom based training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade A - B/5 - 9)
- Maths (grade A - B/5 - 9)
A Level in:
T Level in:
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
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.
About this employer
National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. NESO recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
https://www.neso.energy/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will
- Be appointed into a permanent Power System Engineer role
- Be awarded a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Network Engineering
- Be awarded a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), which takes 2 years to complete
- Be awarded a Level 5 HND in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic, this is to be achieved in the final 12 months of the programme
For those who wish to continue their studies, we have educational support schemes in which you would join Year 2 of a BSc in Engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
National Energy System Operator (NESO)
NESO Early Careers
box.earlycareers@neso.energy
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343694.
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Closes on Wednesday 31 December 2025
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