Location – Reading / Basingstoke area
About AWE
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.
Start
an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industry experts
and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.
About The Role
As a Design and Construction Management Degree Apprentice,
you will complete the following:
·
BSc (Hons)
Architectural Technology
·
Day release
delivery of degree with rest of time on the job learning (flexible to employer
requirements)
·
Membership of
the CIAT
·
Inquiry-led
constructive learning and technology-based assessment
·
Nuclear
behavioural culture, safety and security
·
Employer
focused contextual content
As a Design and Construction Management Degree
Apprentice, you will learn design, technical and management skills, and how to apply
scientific principles and practical knowledge in constructing buildings to meet
building performance criteria. You will gain a sound understanding of advanced
computer technology in 3D Computer Aided Design and visualisation, as well as
knowledge in the production of design details, and of administering contracts
and projects to fulfil client and current regulatory needs.
You will then undertake focused professional engineering
placements involving industrial areas such as explosive processing buildings,
infrastructure, utilities and nuclear installations. You will gain an
appreciation of the additional challenges and safety requirements of providing
engineering services in such an environment throughout the engineering
lifecycle (Design, Construction, Commissioning, Operations).
Following completion of your placements and subject to
the business needs and your career aspirations, your final role placement will
be selected, and you will complete your training as a professional engineer in
this area.
On completion, a Design and Construction Management
Degree Apprentice will be able to use the knowledge, skills and behaviours
developed to lead, manage, and coordinate activities within the design and/or
construction environment for building and infrastructure projects, acting as
the pivotal link between designers (i.e. architects, engineers), construction
teams and project stakeholders. They will have a fundamental understanding of
both construction and architectural principles/practices and will be able to
demonstrate discipline skills corresponding with their employed job role.
Typically, skills will include design development, specifications and
information management, project management, value management, and maintenance
of safety/regulatory standards.
About You
·
Good
communication skills (i.e. technical speaking, active listening, professional
writing, professional body language and technical presentation)
·
Reliability
with a high level of respect for confidentiality on work related and personal
matters
·
Ability to
work autonomously and interact effectively within a wide, multi-disciplinary
project team
·
Ability to
understand the impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity
and equality
·
Good time
management skills (i.e. planning and completing work to schedule)
·
A supportive
attitude to change and ability to respond positively to change management
processes
·
Ownership for
personal development
·
Open attitude
towards receiving feedback
·
Committed to
health & safety (i.e. personal, workplace, radiological and nuclear)
·
Effective at
following rules, procedures and principles
·
Enthusiasm
for the nuclear industry
·
PC literate
·
Excellent
team working skills
·
Ability to
concentrate for long periods
This role may appeal to you if you enjoy
·
Building or
making things
·
Solving
problems in different ways
·
Interest in
learning / improving practical applications
·
Applying
engineering principles into real life scenarios
Entry Requirements:
·
HNC in related subject with merit grade or;
Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant subject or equivalent level 4 qualification;
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent
(reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)
·
Age: Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as
of 31st August 2025, due to security clearance requirements
·
You must be a British National to apply for a
role with us.
The Benefits
·
We offer our apprentices a starting salary of
£22,250, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship
·
Market leading contributory pension scheme
·
Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year
(inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
·
Access to employee discounts portal, everyday
savings on retail, hospitality and leisure.
·
Employee Assistance Programme and
Occupational Health Services
Alongside
these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top
leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national
nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.
Start Date –
Wednesday the 27th of August 2025.
Annual leave will
not be granted from 27th August until 3rd October, due to mandatory inductions
and the requirement for you to complete as part of your apprenticeship. Any leave approved after this point will
depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must
be agreed in advance.
.
Duration – 4 years to professional
qualification
Recruitment
Process
We recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as our
positions have been filled, the scheme will close to new applications. So,
please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out!
These roles are governed by Health and Safety
at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health
pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process.
All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the
necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in
designated areas.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise
and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees
feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of
openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to
encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only
for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
