L4 Site Supervisor Apprentice - Construction (Warwick or Nottingham)

Join us as an apprentice, and help be the energy behind the change.

Ready to start your career with hands-on experience and training? As a Construction Site Supervisor apprentice, you won’t be sat behind a screen; you'll split your time between learning out on site and attending dedicated training and college days.

After your apprenticeship you’ll start to take on additional responsibilities, developing your capability on the journey to being a Site Supervisor. With a generous starting salary of £24,242, most apprentices double their salary within 5 years of starting!

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be joining our Capital Projects construction team, who are responsible for a variety of work across nearly all aspects of National Gas’ infrastructure. Our Capital Projects team covers a wide range of work, from security upgrades, asset replacement and pipeline diversions, to working with industry for hydrogen and biomethane connections such as Project Union, where we’re repurposing existing gas transmission pipelines and building new pipelines to create a hydrogen ‘backbone’ for the UK.

Across your career here, you’ll start to specialise in particular areas (for example, Above Ground Instillations or Pipelines and Diversions). You’ll shadow, take on small projects initially, working towards taking on more responsibility as you grow. Your apprenticeship is just the start of your learning journey – to become a fully-fledged Site Supervisor you’ll continue to be supported on your journey to being a Site Supervisor.

This is a really varied role, and means you’ll get the opportunity to frequently travel across the UK. This means it’s essential that you’re able to drive, you’re comfortable with overnight stays and travelling multiple times a week to various sites. Travel will become an exciting part of your day-to-day life on the job.

You’ll learn how to:

• Supervise specialist contractors
• Control health and safety standards on construction projects
• Record, control and report on progress of a construction project
• The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
• Control the quality of works on a construction project
• Assist commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project

We’ll work closely with your apprenticeship provider to review your progress at regular intervals, providing feedback and guiding your development. You’ll have a tailored personalised plan that ensures you have appropriate support and training. Most of your learning will be on the job, with off-the-job training and one-to-one tutoring. 

About You

You don’t need any prior construction experience. What’s most important is your attitude, a desire to learn, progress and be a reliable and responsible member of the team. This apprenticeship is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and thrives on ‘getting stuck in’.

You’ll need to be good at communicating and enjoy working with others, because this role requires you to deal with a range of people at all levels across the business. This is something we’ll support you with, and help develop your confidence in.

If you’re someone that’s excited by the opportunity to learn, and will take ownership for your own development, then this could be a brilliant opportunity for you.

You’ll need:

• A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including maths and English OR a Level 2 apprenticeship.  
• A cover letter is essential to help us understand why you're a great fit for the role. Check out our guidance below!
• Our sites are located across the UK, so you’ll need to be comfortable with travel, so being able to drive is essential. This means you’ll need to have a licence before joining us on September 1st 2025.
• You'll need to have permanent right to work in the UK for the entirety of this programme, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. You’ll also need to have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for the past three years or more prior to starting the course. 

Studies suggest that women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you resonate with our mission, the role excites you and your skills align, we encourage you to apply.

What should you include in your cover letter?

A cover letter is a chance for us to get to know you as a person – we understand you may not have workplace experience yet, and that’s absolutely fine! Let us know about your personal qualities and interests. Your cover letter should be no more than one A4 page (font Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman text size 12). Make sure it includes:

• Why you’re interested in working at National Gas
• What personal skills and qualities you have that would make you a great apprentice
• Why you want to become a Construction Site Supervisor Apprentice

What you can expect from us

You’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work.

• Starting annual salary of £24,242
• A generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional days (capped at 5 days)
• A generous pension scheme with a double-match contribution – if you contribute 6%, we’ll contribute 12%, helping you build a strong financial future
• Professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day

At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it.  We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported.

You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects. We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

The 'nice to knows'

You'll start in a large cohort of other apprentices, where you'll attend an in-person induction in September 2025, fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.

Your next steps…

You'll be offered support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. If you need support with a CV or Cover Letter, please get it touch. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way.

If your online application is successful, you’ll be invited to a virtual solo interview, allowing us to get to know you better. The final stage will be in-person at our Nottingham or Warwick office. Support is available towards travel costs if required.

Applications close on Sunday 8th June 2025. Each year, we receive a large volume of applications, so we'd encourage you to apply early as we may need to close some roles early.

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At National Gas we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you require reasonable adjustments to complete the application process, please contact us at earlycareers@nationalgas.com

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