Job description
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
- Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
- Two 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.
- 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.
This role may appeal to you if you enjoy
- Problem solving activities
- Selling your ideas
- Working collaboratively as part of a team
- Applying logic to situations
The Benefits
- A starting salary of £16,750 yearly, 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)
Additional job details
- Location
- Aldermaston
- Salary
- £16,750
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Full-time
How to apply
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.
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
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 30 November 2024
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Closing date: 30 November 2024