Project Controls Apprenticeship

Project Controls Apprenticeship (Level 3 Advanced)

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 Project Controls Apprentice your role will include supporting the four key areas of Project ControlsCost Engineering, Planning, Estimatingand, 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 planningsessions
• 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.

AboutYou

• PC literate
• Good communicationskills
• Excellent team workingskills
• Health and safety aware

Project Controls may appeal to you if you enjoy:

• Problem solvingactivities
• Selling your ideas
• Working collaboratively as part of a team
• Applying logic to situations

Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or aboveincludingMaths and English
• 2 A-levels preferred, notmandatory
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2025 due to security clearancerequirements
• 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 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.

Location 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.

Duration3 - 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 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.

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 purposein accordance withGDPR.

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