On-site Project Controls Apprentice: Plans, Budgets & Risks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £24,500 yearly

Salary increase to £26,000 in Year 2

Pension scheme

270 hours holiday per year + every 2nd

Discounts portal access

Employee assistance & health services

Job summary

AWE is offering a Project Controls Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree) in Aldermaston. You will learn to plan, monitor and deliver critical projects while you study towards your degree, supported by mentors and experienced colleagues.

During placements you’ll explore schedules, costs, risks and reporting, gaining hands-on experience in a national security environment. Start date in 2027 with progression opportunities on completion.

Qualifications

• Confident using IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills and strong teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and safety awareness.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Entry requirements include GCSEs and A Levels or equivalents.
• Security clearance and British citizenship are required.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams to plan, monitor and deliver tasks.
• Assist with project schedules, cost tracking and reporting.
• Learn how baselines are set, maintained and compared to progress.
• Help with monthly progress updates and data analysis.
• Contribute to cost forecasting and change management.
• Work across placements to understand varied project controls activities.

Skills

IT proficiency including Word, Excel,

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership qualities

Health and safety awareness

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs (Maths & English)

3 A Levels CCC or equivalents

Related subject preferred (Maths/Analytics)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWE is offering a Project Controls Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree) in Aldermaston. You will learn to plan, monitor and deliver critical projects while you study towards your degree, supported by mentors and experienced colleagues.

During placements you’ll explore schedules, costs, risks and reporting, gaining hands-on experience in a national security environment. Start date in 2027 with progression opportunities on completion.