Project Controls Apprenticeship (Level 3 Advanced)
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 Project Controls Apprentice your role will include supporting the four key areas of Project Controls – Cost Engineering, Planning, Estimating and, Risk. Whilst rotating through various programmes around the business, you will gain an understanding of:
Project Breakdown Structures – Cost; Work; Organisational
Schedule Development - Schedule Quality, Cost and Duration estimating, interactive planning sessions
Baseline Management - Creating and Maintaining Project Baselines
Performance Measurement and Analysis
Business Rhythm - Month End Reporting and Analysis
Cost Forecasting
Variance Analysis
As an apprentice you will initially be based within the Skills Academy for induction, where you will develop your basic knowledge and people skills, before progressing on to the onsite aspect of your training. At this point you will start to develop and apply your core skills on placement in a live working environment. In addition to the vocational aspects of your training, we will further your knowledge of project controls through academic studies as you work towards the completion of your certificate.
About You
PC literate
Good communication skills
Excellent team working skills
Health and safety aware
Project Controls may appeal to you if you enjoy:
Problem solving activities
Selling your ideas
Working collaboratively as part of a team
Applying logic to situations
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
2 A-levels preferred, not mandatory
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 £16,750, 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 – August 2025.
Duration – 3 - 4 years (varies depending on personal performance)
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.
