Project Management Apprenticeship - Level 6

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 discovering where your passion lies, and where your individual skillset is best suited.

Throughout your career at AWE, you will have the chance to work in support of AWE’s core programme, on large infrastructure projects, and on a wide range of supporting programmes that enable the organisation to operate and grow. You will work alongside a wide variety of passionate and industry-leading subject matter experts, building strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.

Project Managers at AWE are required to effectively lead and manage teams, communicate clearly and concisely, solve problems effectively, prioritise multiple tasks and work to challenging timescales in demanding environments. These are the skills and competencies you will develop during the Project Management Apprenticeship at AWE.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain a diverse skillset and knowledge of:

• Project management methodologies and techniques, and how to apply these
• Project lifecycle management
• Project 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 – appropriately managing 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

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:

• Problem solving
• Selling your ideas and motivating people
• Providing good customer service
• Working as part of a team
• Making decisions, often under pressure
• Identifying ways to improve current practices
• Leading and inspiring others

The Benefits:

• A starting salary of £23,500 yearly, increasing to £25,000 in Year 2 and annually throughout your apprenticeship — subject to meeting key milestones and performance expectations
• 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 AWE to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.

Recruitment process:

This vacancy closes on 26th October, but applications are reviewed as they are received — so early applications are strongly encouraged. AWE’s recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent, and straightforward, helping you perform at your best. It involves three simple stages:

Online application

Apply for one apprenticeship that best aligns with your interests and career goals. Take your time to explore the opportunities before submitting your application.

Online assessment

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete online tests covering numerical, verbal, logical, and cognitive reasoning. Practice materials will be available so you’ll know what to expect and can prepare in advance.

Virtual assessment centre

Those successful at testing will be invited to a virtual assessment centre. The Assessment Centres are scheduled for 17th and 26th November 2025. Please note that these dates may be subject to change, but rest assured, AWE will keep all applicants informed throughout the process.