Project Management – Level 6 Apprenticeship 2027

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is offering an onsite apprenticeship focused on learning how large projects are planned and delivered within a high‑risk environment. You’ll develop skills in communication, decision‑making, stakeholder management, risk and governance.

You will join a structured programme at Aldermaston/Burghfield, with clear progression into a potential Assistant Project Manager role after completion. Applications close soon and the start date is scheduled.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn how projects are planned, organised and delivered, while developing skills in communication, decision‑making, stakeholder management, risk and governance.
• Work with project teams onsite to support delivery of programmes and tasks as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Education

GCSEs & A-Levels

T Level / BTEC Extended Diploma

Equality of equivalent

Job description

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.

At a glance

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.