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 Management Apprentice at AWE, you will be given the opportunity to support an array of mission critical projects, exploring your own set of skills and discover ing where your passion lies, and where your individual skillset is best suit ed. T hroughout your career at AWE, you will have the chance to work in support of our core programme, on large infrastructure projects, and on a wide range of supporting programmes which enable AWE to operate and grow. You will work with a wide variety of passionate and industry leading subject matter experts, build ing strong relationships with teams and stakeholders. Project M anagers are required to effectively lead and manage teams, communicate clearly and concisely, solve prob lems effectively, prioritise multiple tasks and work to challenging timescales in difficult environments. These are skills and competencies you will develop during the Project Management Apprentice ship at AWE. Through out your a pprenticeship, you will gain a diverse skillset and knowledge of : P roject management methodologies and techniques to apply these Project lifecycle management Projects Structures - WBS, CBS, OBS Estimating, planning and scheduling Governance and financial control of projects Performance Measurement and Analysis Business Rhythm - Month End Reporting and Analysis Stakeholder and communications management, both with internal and external stakeholders Prioritising workload, resources and deadlines within high pressure complex environments Change management : to appropriately manage scope, requirements and benefits Quality control Procurement and contract management Risk and opportunity identification and management, and the impacts of these on schedule, cost and quality. About you IT proficiency Good communication skills Excellent team working skills Effective organisation skills Health and safety aware ness L eadership qualities Passion for your chosen profession Entry Requirements GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above. 3 A Levels at grade C or above; or T Level Pass (C or above on the core); or BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM. 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 A starting salary of £22,250 yearly, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement of 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. Location – Aldermaston (Reading / Basingstoke area) 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 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. Contact us If you have questions during the application process, please reach out to the Early Careers Team at EarlyCareersawe.co.uk Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. 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.