Design and Construction Management Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree) Roles are due to close at the end of November. Act quickly, make an application today. About AWE We are AWE.We'rea team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. Weare responsible fordelivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe. AWEs support for the governments strategy takes manyfacets: from supporting the weaponprogrammefor the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UKs counter terroristprogramme,identifyingwhere there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individualsin order togive the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology. Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industryexpertsand become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK. About The Role As a Design and Construction ManagementDegreeApprentice, 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,safetyand security Employer focused contextualcontent 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, aswell as knowledge in the production of design details, and of administering contracts and projects tofulfilclient and current regulatory needs. You will then undertake focused professional engineering placements involving industrial areas such as explosive processing buildings, infrastructure,utilitiesand nuclear installations. You will gain an appreciation of theadditionalchallenges 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 needsand 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 infrastructureprojects, acting as the pivotal link between designers (i.e. architects, engineers),construction teams and project stakeholders. They willhave a fundamental understanding of both construction and architectural principles/practices and will be able todemonstratediscipline skillscorrespondingwith their employed job role. Typically, skills will includedesigndevelopment, specifications and information management, project management, value management, and maintenance of safety/regulatory standards. About You Good communicationskills (i.e. technical speaking, active listening, professional writing, professional body language and technical presentation) Reliability witha high levelof respect for confidentiality on work related and personalmatters Ability to work autonomously and interact effectively within a wide, multi-disciplinary projectteam Ability to understand the impact of work on others, especiallywhererelated to diversity andequality Good timemanagement skills (i.e. planning and completing work to schedule) A supportive attitude to change and ability to respond positively to change managementprocesses Ownership for personal development Open attitude towards receivingfeedback Committed to health & safety (i.e. personal, workplace, radiological and nuclear) Effective at following rules,proceduresand principles Enthusiasm for the nuclear industry PC literate Excellent team workingskills Ability to concentrate forlongperiods This role may appeal to you if you enjoy Building or making things Solving problems indifferent ways Interest in learning / improving practicalapplications Applying engineering principles into real life scenarios Entry Requirements: HNC inConstruction and the Built Environmentwith merit grade or; Level 4 Apprenticeship inConstruction Design and Build Technician Standardor 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 31stAugust 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 yourapprenticeship 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,hospitalityand 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 theinitialselection process.All candidates must be willing and able to obtain andmaintainthe 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. 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