Project Controls Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree)
About AWE We’re a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of ourNATOallies. Our work is critical. We’re delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK’s nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology. But that’s just part of the story. We support the UK government in a range of vital areas – from counter-terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security. At AWE, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique. Be extraordinary at AWE.
About the apprenticeship
As a Project Controls Apprentice at AWE, you will help project teams plan, monitor and deliver important work across the business. You’ll build your skills while learning what project controls involves and where your interests could take you. During the apprenticeship, you could support major programmes, infrastructure projects and other teams that help AWE operate effectively. You’ll work with experienced colleagues, build strong working relationships and learn how projects are planned, tracked and kept on course. In simple terms, project controls is about helping a project stay on track. This could include supporting with project plans, schedules, costs, risks, changes and reporting, so teams understand what needs to happen, when it needs to happen and whether anything needs attention.
What you’ll do
- How large projects are broken down into smaller parts, including people, work and costs
- Creating and checking project schedules, including estimating how long tasks may take
- Setting and maintaining project baselines, which are the agreed plans used to track progress
- Measuring how well a project is progressing against the plan
- Regular reporting, including helping teams understand monthly progress updates
- Cost forecasting, which means helping estimate how much a project may cost in the future
- Understanding differences between the plan and what is actually happening
- Supporting project changes and understanding their impact on time, cost and delivery
- Using data and statistics to support project decisions
- Using technical information, including engineering drawings, to support project planning
- Estimating the time, cost and resources needed for project activities
Apprenticeship Standard ST0845
Benefits
- A starting salary of £24,500 yearly, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2, with further annual salary increases throughout your apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of apprenticeship milestones.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme
- Generous paid holiday entitlement of 270 hours per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays, plus every other Friday off as part of AWE’s flexible working pattern.
- Access to employee discounts portal – everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Location
Reading areas AWE Aldermaston and/or AWE Burghfield sites, depending on placement and business needs. Due to the nature and security of our work, this role will be based on‑site. Being on‑site means you’ll learn directly from experts, access hands‑on support and build connections.
Start Date
1st September 2027
Annual leave note
Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 1st October due to mandatory inductions you are required to complete as part of your apprenticeship. Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance.
Apprenticeship Duration
48 months plus End Point Assessment
Eligibility & Requirements
Entry Requirements 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English 3 A Levels at CCC or above; or T Level Pass (C or above on the core); or BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM. Preferably in a related subject, such as Maths, Analytics, Business, Statistics, Economics, IT. Due to the security requirements associated with this apprenticeship, applicants must be British Nationals and be aged 18 or over by 1 April 2027. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
Company culture & diversity
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
We are recruiting right across the business: from technical roles in engineering, science, manufacturing and industrial work to business roles in areas such as IT, project management/ controls, commercial, human resources and facilities management. We also have our Evolve graduate programme, or you may be interested in an apprenticeship with our award‑winning Skills Academy. What we do is vital to national nuclear security. Keeping our nation, everyone, our environment and everything around us safe and secure is a top priority for us. So, as you would expect, that brings with it a high level of safety and security that you will see across our sites and in how everyone who works here operates. We are always looking for high calibre people to join our team, so why not explore the opportunities we currently have on offer. Wherever stage of your career, AWE is an exciting and challenging environment to develop your skills and achieve your potential.
Contact us If you have questions during the application process, please reach out to the Early Careers Team at EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk
Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
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