Project Controls – Level 6 Apprenticeship 2027

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE offers an onsite apprenticeship at its Aldermaston and/or Burghfield sites. You’ll learn how project controls manage schedules, costs, risks and reporting to enable evidence-based decisions.

This role focuses on developing planning and data analysis skills within project teams, with the aim of progressing into a Project Controls Practitioner role after completion. Applicants must be British Nationals and ready for security clearance.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
• 3 A Levels at CCC or above, T Level Pass, or BTEC Extended Diploma.
• Related subjects preferred: Maths, Analytics, Business, Statistics, Economics or IT.

Responsibilities

• Support schedules, costs, risks and reporting to help project teams deliver work.
• Learn how large programmes are planned and tracked through project controls data.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand dependencies and communicate findings.

Skills

Data focus

Planning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs + A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Why this role matters

Help keep important projects on track. You’ll learn how project teams plan, monitor and deliver work by supporting schedules, costs, risks, changes and reporting, so teams can make evidence-based decisions.

At a glance

Entry requirement

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English, plus 3 A Levels at CCC or above, T Level Pass, or BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, preferably in a related subject such as Maths, Analytics, Business, Statistics, Economics or IT.

Security clearance

• Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 1 April 2027.
• You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Working pattern

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

Key dates

• Applications close: 1 November 2026
• Assessment centre: 23 November 2026
• Start date: 1 September 2027

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn directly from project teams, understand how large programmes are planned and tracked, and build confidence using real project controls information.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Data focus: You enjoy working with information, analysing data and spotting what needs attention.
• Planning: You like thinking ahead, organising work and understanding dependencies.
• Attention to detail: You can work carefully with schedules, costs, risks and reports.
• Teamwork: You can communicate clearly and work collaboratively with project teams.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

When you complete your apprenticeship, you could move into a Project Controls Practitioner role, helping teams manage schedules, costs and risks on projects and programmes that support AWE’s mission.

What happens after you apply

• Online application Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes.
• Online testing If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
• Assessment centre Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 23 November 2026.
• Offer, medical and clearance If successful, you’ll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.