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Design and Construction Management Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree)

  • AWE
  • Reading, West Berkshire
  • £22250 per annum
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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.

  • GMFJ Reference
    254208
  • Wages
    £22,250 p/a
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    19/09/2024
  • Start Date
    27/08/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    4 years

  • Location
    Reading
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Management & Team Leading
  • Opportunity Type
    Degree
  • Employer
    AWE

Description

Location – Reading / Basingstoke Area

Duration - 4 years

Start Date - Wednesday 27th August, 2025

About AWE

AWE is a team of remarkable individuals united in a critical mission: ensuring the nation remains safe and secure.

The work at AWE is pivotal, focused on delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent, and advancing nuclear technologies to safeguard the nation. AWE’s contribution to the government’s strategy includes supporting the nuclear deterrent programme, assisting the UK’s counter-terrorism efforts, detecting global nuclear tests, and cultivating a world-class team in nuclear science and technology.

AWE offers a unique opportunity to start an extraordinary career. Join a community of professionals, develop invaluable skills, learn from industry experts, and become part of one of the most distinctive organisations in the UK.


About the Role

As a Design and Construction Management Degree Apprentice, you will complete the following:

  • BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
  • Day-release degree study, with the remainder of your time spent gaining practical experience (flexible to employer requirements)
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
  • Inquiry-led constructive learning and technology-based assessments
  • Training in nuclear behavioural culture, safety, and security
  • Employer-focused contextual learning

During this apprenticeship, you will develop design, technical, and management skills, applying scientific principles and practical knowledge to construct buildings that meet performance criteria. You will also gain proficiency in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and visualisation, acquire knowledge of design details, and learn how to manage contracts and projects in line with client requirements and regulatory standards.

You will undertake professional engineering placements in various industrial areas, including explosive processing buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and nuclear installations. These placements will give you insight into the unique challenges and safety requirements of delivering engineering services in such environments, covering the entire engineering lifecycle—from design and construction to commissioning and operations.

Upon completing your placements, your final role will be chosen based on business needs and your career aspirations. You will then complete your training as a professional engineer in that field.

After the apprenticeship, you will possess the skills to lead, manage, and coordinate activities within the design and construction environments for building and infrastructure projects. You will act as a crucial link between designers (architects, engineers), construction teams, and project stakeholders. You will have a solid grasp of both architectural and construction principles, equipped with skills such as design development, project management, value management, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.


This Role May Appeal to You If You Enjoy:

Building or creating things

Solving problems in innovative ways

Learning or improving practical applications

Applying engineering principles to real-world situations


The Benefits

• AWE offer apprentices a starting salary of £22,250, 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


Recruitment Process

AWE recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as their 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.

AWE's ambition is to create workplaces where they recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and their employees feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.

Any inclusion information you provide 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 AWE

If you have questions during the application process, please reach out to the Early Careers Team at EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk




For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 254208)

Company website : https://www.awe.co.uk/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/

About you:

Strong communication skills (including technical speaking, active listening, professional writing, and presentation)

Reliable, with a high level of respect for confidentiality

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary project team

Understanding of the impact of your work on others, particularly concerning diversity and equality

Good time management and planning skills

Supportive attitude towards change, with the ability to adapt to change management processes

Commitment to personal development and openness to feedback

Dedicated to health and safety, including personal, workplace, radiological, and nuclear safety

Strong adherence to rules, procedures, and principles

Passion for the nuclear industry

Proficient in PC use

Excellent teamworking abilities

Ability to maintain focus for extended periods

•HNC in related subject with merit grade or; Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant subject or equivalent level 4 qualification; Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)

• 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 AWE

Opportunities with AWE

What if one could work on something that couldn't be tested but could not afford to fail? Imagine spending years on a submarine, launching it into outer space where temperatures plummet to below -250°C, and having it hurtle through the atmosphere, heating up and shaking, yet it must still function. Such a challenge awaits the world-class team at AWE. The work they undertake is truly unique, just like the individuals who comprise their ranks. AWE boasts some of the best talent in the business, and its people are undoubtedly its most cherished asset. They tirelessly strive to attract, motivate, develop, and retain top-notch talent, ensuring their team possesses the necessary skills for the future.

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