Construction Site Management Higher Apprenticeship 2027

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth to £26k

Onsite apprenticeship

9-day fortnight

Job summary

AWE offers an onsite construction apprenticeship in Reading region. You’ll learn how large projects are planned, managed and delivered safely to meet quality, budget and schedule requirements.

Join experienced teams on AWE’s new build programme to gain practical skills in safety, planning and coordination, with a pathway toward site management roles after completion.

Qualifications

• Technical interesse in construction, buildings and infrastructure.
• Ability to use logic and numbers to solve practical challenges.
• Understanding of safety, quality checks and planning on site.
• Clear and collaborative communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of onsite construction projects on AWE’s programme.
• Learn how planning, checking and delivery meet safety, quality and budget targets.
• Develop relationships with construction teams and contractors.

Skills

Technical potential

Problem-solving

Safety and quality

Communication

Education

HNC or Level 4 qualification

GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

Why this role matters

Help deliver large construction projects safely and effectively. You’ll work with experienced teams on AWE’s new build programme, learning how construction activity is planned, managed, checked and delivered to agreed safety, quality, budget and project requirements.

At a glance

Entry requirement

• HNC in a related subject at Merit, a relevant Level 4 apprenticeship, or an equivalent Level 4 qualification, plus 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.

Security clearance

• You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and work in designated areas.

Working pattern

• Onsite at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off.

Key dates

• Application deadline shown in source: 31 January 2026, please verify
• Assessment centre: 25 February 2027
• Start date: 1 September 2027

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite construction apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you understand how large projects are delivered, build relationships with construction teams and contractors, and learn how safety, quality and planning are managed in practice.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Technical potential: You are interested in construction, buildings, infrastructure, plans and technical information.
• Problem-solving: You can use logic and numbers to work through practical challenges.
• Safety and quality: You understand why rules, checking and careful planning matter on a construction site.
• Communication: You can work with different teams, listen to different views and explain information clearly.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll have the foundations for a career in construction and site management, with possible roles including Construction Engineer or Construction Manager and a longer-term pathway towards senior and principal construction management roles.

Rewards and benefits

• £24,500 salary, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2
• 3-year apprenticeship plus up to 18-month End Point Assessment
• 9-day working fortnight

The source document shows an application deadline of 31 January 2026, which should be verified. Applications are reviewed as they come in, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.