Join our award-winning apprenticeship programme

Applications for our September 2025 Overhead Lines and Wayleave/Survey Apprenticeships are now open.

Applications will be accepted up to 11pm on Monday 10 February.

Winner of DfE Apprenticeship awards 2023 in the Large Employer in Partnership with a Training Provider category.

Winner of the Special Award for Diversity and Inclusion, Department for Economy DfE Apprenticeship Awards 2023.

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Why join the NIE Networks Programme?

IET accredited apprenticeship programme

Earn while you learn, no student debt

Entry salary of £16,714 plus annual bonus depending on role with set milestones for pay progression

Salary of £30,000+ upon completion

34 days leave rising to 38 days (on service)

Professionally accredited qualification in a dynamic industry

Award winning apprenticeship programme with bespoke training facilities and specialised instructors

Employer matched pension contributions up to 8%

Who are we looking for?

You must be aged 16 or over by September 2025
For wayleaves/surveyor apprenticeship you must hold, or expect to achieve, 5 GCSE passes at Grades A*-C (Grades 4-9) or equivalent
For the overhead lines apprenticeship you must have 3 GCSE passes at Grades D-A* (Grades 3-9) or equivalent.
GCSE’s must include mathematics, English language and a STEM related subject.

We accept and welcome diversity in all areas – if you can do the job, we want you.

Role Specification

Personal development and career progression

At NIE Networks we want the best. The energy industry is moving at pace and we're leading the way to a 100% renewable future.

We need passionate, enthusiastic problem solvers who can work well in a team and use their own ingenuity to help us transform the grid for the future.

If that's you then we want you to be the best you can be. We want to find out where your strengths lie and what it is that you really want - and then we'll help you carve your way to get there.

There is no ceiling in NIE Networks. We have a staff retention rate of 96% and a quarter of our senior management team started their careers with us as apprentices.

Your health and wellbeing

To get the best out of you we need to look after your health and wellbeing so we have initiatives in place to do just that.

Access to private medical cover
Free GP helpline service
Confidential counselling helpline
Free eye tests and eyecare vouchers
Childcare support scheme *subject to eligibility

Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme (£3k limit)
Option to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday
Health and wellbeing forum
Health assessments made available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Read our FAQ’s for full details about the Apprenticeship Programme.

FAQs

Apprentice roles for 2025

The company is this year recruiting to two streams; overhead lines and wayleaves / surveyors.

Wayleave & Surveying

I enjoy getting out and about

The Wayleave and surveying apprenticeship is a two year course and applicants will obtain a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations.

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Overhead Lines

I’ve got a head for heights

The Overhead line apprenticeship is also a two year course with apprentices obtaining a vocational qualification in Electrical Power Engineering and a technical Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

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