Graduate Project Manager: Onsite Leadership Programme

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

9-day fortnight

Interest-free loan

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment in the UK is launching the Evolve Graduate Programme for ambitious graduates to develop into Project Managers and delivery leaders. The two‑year programme combines real project responsibility with structured leadership, governance and business development.

Based at Aldermaston, near Reading, the scheme covers infrastructure, science, manufacturing and national-security programmes with mentoring and a clear progression path. September 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Entry requirements include a minimum 2:2 degree in any subject (a degree in Project Management or Business Management may be relevant but is not essential).
• Available to join AWE in September 2027.
• Must be a British National and willing/able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Assistant Project Managers (APMs), Project Managers and Programme Managers in delivering complex work safely and effectively.
• Help organise activities, milestones, resources and dependencies to keep delivery moving.
• Contribute to project governance, reviews, decision-making and reporting.
• Identify, assess and respond to risks and opportunities that could affect delivery.
• Build relationships across technical, operational, commercial and corporate teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Risk management

Education

2:2 degree

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment in the UK is launching the Evolve Graduate Programme for ambitious graduates to develop into Project Managers and delivery leaders. The two‑year programme combines real project responsibility with structured leadership, governance and business development.

Based at Aldermaston, near Reading, the scheme covers infrastructure, science, manufacturing and national-security programmes with mentoring and a clear progression path. September 2027 start date.