As a Project Management Apprentice at AWE, you will support a range of important projects including those linked to AWE's main programmes, large building and infrastructure projects, and work that helps AWE operate and grow. You will learn project management, build skills, and develop understanding of areas you enjoy most while working with different teams and subject matter experts. You will help teams work together to deliver projects safely, on time and to the right standard through clear communication, problem solving, organising priorities, making decisions, and keeping work moving even when deadlines are challenging.

Training covers different project management methods and their application, how projects move from idea through to completion, project organisation including work, cost and organisational structures, estimating, planning and scheduling, project governance and budget management, measuring project progress and understanding performance data, regular project reporting including month-end progress updates and analysis, stakeholder and communications management with internal and external stakeholders, prioritising workload, resources and deadlines in high pressure complex environments, managing changes to project scope, requirements and benefits, quality control, procurement of goods and services for projects and contract management, and identifying and managing risks and opportunities.

Starting salary of £24,500 yearly, increasing to £26,000 in Year 2, with further annual salary increases throughout apprenticeship subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of milestones. Market leading contributory pension scheme. Generous paid holiday entitlement of 270 hours per year inclusive of Bank Holidays, plus every other Friday off as part of AWE's flexible working pattern. Access to employee discounts portal for everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

AWE is a team of remarkable people united by the mission of keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK's independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter extreme threats to national security. AWE delivers Astraea, the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent, and pushes the boundaries of nuclear science and technology. They support the UK government in vital areas including counter-terrorism, global nuclear test monitoring, and building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science.