Project Management – Level 6 Apprenticeship

Prospects; Aldermaston; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AWE offers an onsite apprenticeship at Aldermaston/Burghfield to learn how large projects are planned, organised and delivered, with focus on communication, risk and governance. You’ll develop skills while contributing to critical programmes that keep the nation safe.

Applicants should meet the entry requirements (GCSEs and A Levels or equivalent) and be willing to obtain security clearance. The role could lead to an Assistant Project Manager position upon completion.

Formación

• Entry requirements include GCSEs and A Levels or equivalent.
• Interest in Maths, Science or IT is preferred.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Educación

GCSEs including Maths and English (minimum 5 grade 4/C or above)

3 A Levels grade C or above

T Level pass / BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Why this role matters

Help teams deliver important projects safely, on time and to the right standard. You’ll learn how projects are planned, organised and delivered, while developing skills in communication, decision‑making, stakeholder management, risk and governance.

Entry requirement 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English, plus 3 A Levels at grade C or above, T Level Pass, BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, or equivalent. Related subjects such as Maths, Science and IT are preferred.

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: 25 October 2026 | Assessment centre: 24 November 2026 | Start date: 1 September 2027

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you build relationships with project teams, learn from subject matter experts and understand how large projects are delivered in a complex working environment.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Communication: You can share information clearly and work with different people across a project.
• Organisation: You can prioritise tasks, keep work moving and manage deadlines.
• Problem-solving: You can think through challenges and help teams make informed decisions.
• Leadership potential: You are motivated, confident working with others and interested in helping teams achieve shared goals.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

When you complete your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to move into an Assistant Project Manager role, helping deliver projects and programmes that support AWE’s mission.

We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe. AWE’s support for the government’s strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.