Estate Strategy and Planning Graduate 2027

AWE; England; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Pension scheme

Annual leave 270 hours

9-day fortnight

Salary sacrifice

Resumo da vaga

AWE’s Evolve Graduate Programme offers a two-year pathway in Estates Strategy and Planning, starting in September 2027, with a £31,000 annual salary. You will build analytical, technical, commercial and stakeholder-engagement skills while learning how strategic planning, asset management and investment come together in a regulated environment.

As a graduate, you will develop capabilities across energy management, sustainability and lifecycle planning, working with multidisciplinary teams and

Qualificações

• 2:2 minimum degree in any discipline.
• Available to join in September 2027.
• British National and able to obtain security clearance.
• Willing to work onsite and complete pre-employment checks.

Responsabilidades

• Support long-term estate strategies and plans to keep infrastructure safe and fit for purpose.
• Contribute to asset-management plans, requirements capture and future capability planning.
• Assist in investment proposals, options appraisal and business-case development.
• Analyse estate, asset and energy data to support evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to energy, carbon reduction, and environmental strategies.
• Work with project teams and specialists to align plans with business needs.

Conhecimentos

Proactive

Analytical

Collaborative

Organised

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Formação

2:2 minimum degree

Descrição da vaga

Evolve Graduate Programme

£31,000 | Two year programme | Starts September 2027

Programme purpose

The Estates Strategy and Plans team shapes the long-term development, performance and sustainability of AWE’s estate. As a Graduate, you will support the strategies, plans and evidence that ensure infrastructure and assets remain safe, efficient and fit for purpose.

The two-year programme will build your analytical, technical, commercial and stakeholder‑engagement capability. You will learn how strategic planning, asset management, investment, sustainability and energy objectives come together in a complex and highly regulated organisation.

Key activities and responsibilities

• Support the development of long‑term estate strategies and plans that keep infrastructure safe, efficient and fit for purpose.
• Contribute to asset‑management plans, requirements capture and future capability planning.
• Support infrastructure investment proposals, options appraisal and business‑case development.
• Analyse complex estate, asset and energy data to support evidence‑based decisions.
• Contribute to energy, carbon‑reduction, efficiency and environmental‑impact strategies.
• Work with project teams, operational users and technical specialists to align plans with business needs and value for money.

Learning and development

• How estate strategies and asset‑management plans are developed, governed and aligned to organisational objectives.
• How infrastructure investment proposals and business cases balance cost, risk, performance and future capability.
• Requirements capture, options appraisal, data analysis and evidence‑based decision‑making.
• How strategic estate planning links with project delivery and operational priorities.
• Energy management, carbon reduction, sustainability and environmental performance across a complex estate.
• Stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing across multidisciplinary teams.

Career development and progression

You will gain exposure to strategic planning, infrastructure investment, asset‑management principles, business‑case development, project delivery, operations, sustainability and energy management. Following successful completion, you will be well positioned to develop within Estates Strategy and Planning or a related discipline, with increasing responsibility for investment decisions and strategic direction.

Behaviours and qualities

• Proactive: You take ownership, show initiative and look for practical ways to add value.
• Analytical: You can interpret complex information and use evidence to support recommendations.
• Collaborative: You build constructive relationships and value the knowledge of different stakeholders.
• Organised: You can manage competing priorities and deliver work to a high standard.
• Detail focused: You understand the importance of accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Adaptable: You respond positively to changing priorities and new challenges.

Entry requirements

• 2:2 Minimum degree grade in any degree discipline
• You must be available to join AWE in September 2027.
• You must be a British National and willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.
• You must be willing to work onsite and complete an Occupational Health pre‑employment assessment.

Salary and benefits

• £31,000 starting salary.
• A market‑leading contributory pension scheme.
• 270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• A 9‑day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.
• A salary‑sacrifice benefit scheme, Life Assurance and employee discounts.
• A welcome payment and the option of an interest‑free £1,000 loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Regular Graduate pay reviews and structured career progression.

Support and community

• A dedicated line manager and Evolve pathway lead.
• A buddy, typically from an earlier Graduate cohort.
• A supportive Early Careers community and access to employee networks.
• Structured development, leadership activity and relevant professional learning.

Security and operational requirements

You must be a British National and willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance. The role is onsite and successful candidates must complete the required Occupational Health pre‑employment assessment.

Inclusion and reasonable adjustments

AWE aims to create workplaces where differences are recognised and celebrated, diverse contributions are encouraged and employees feel able to be themselves. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process, with inclusion information handled in accordance with GDPR.