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There has never been a more exciting time to join our business: as we embark on a wholesale business transformation.
Our Level 6 Degree apprenticeships are equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree, meaning that you can earn while achieving the qualifications that you need to kickstart your career.
Don’t apply for more than one role; reflect on which apprenticeship you feel matches your aspirations and motivations.
What are the benefits?
– You will contribute to a safe and secure future
– Access to top-class facilities
– Be mentored and guided by world-leading specialists
– Hands-on experience that will set you up with practical skills
– Earn £22,250 per annum
Explore opportunities
Project Management
As a Project Management Apprentice at AWE, you will be given the opportunity to support an array of mission critical projects. Throughout your career at AWE, you will have the chance to work in support of our core programme, on large infrastructure projects, and on a wide range of supporting programmes which enable AWE to operate and grow. You will work with a wide variety of passionate and industry leading subject matter experts, building strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.
When do applications open?
Applications reopen in Autumn 2025
What are the eligibility requirements?
– You must be a British Citizen to apply
– GCSE English and Maths at 4/C, or above
3 A Levels at CCC or above; or
T Level Pass (C or above on the core); or
BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM
– You must be 18+ when you join us
Electronic Design
This apprenticeship follows the embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) standard and leads to roles designing and developing electronic circuits, devices and systems. As an electronic apprentice you will spend your first year of training producing several electronic projects whilst also attending college part time. These projects will help you to develop your skills and knowledge in basic electronic theory, components, basic circuit design, circuit construction and reporting.
When do applications open?
Applications reopen in Autumn 2025
What are the eligibility requirements?
– You must be a British Citizen to apply
– HNC (level 4) in Electronic Engineering
– Five GCSE’s at Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
– You must be 18+ when you join us
Nuclear Engineering
Electrical
On completion, you will be able to use the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed to enable systems and equipment to operate safely, efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way, meeting the requirements set out by our company and the Professional Body Institutions.
You will have a fundamental and core knowledge of engineering and science principles and practices and will be able to demonstrate discipline skills commensurate with the employed job role.
This typically includes design, plant performance enhancements, operational management, project management and maintenance of safety standards, utilising analytical thinking to provide innovative solutions..
When do applications open?
Applications reopen in Autumn 2025
What are the eligibility requirements?
– You must be a British Citizen to apply
– Three A-levels Grade C or above including Maths, or;
Level 3 equivalent qualification (with a minimum of 102 UCAS points or an existing Level 3 qualification equivalent to an A-level)
– You must be 18+ when you join us
Nuclear Engineering
Mechanical
This apprenticeship will allow you to use and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours to operate systems and equipment to safely, efficiently and sustainably, meeting the requirements set out by our company and those of the Professional Body Institutions.
You will have a fundamental and core knowledge of engineering and science principles and practices and will be able to demonstrate discipline skills commensurate with the employed job role.
This typically includes design, plant performance enhancements, operational management, project management and maintenance of safety standards, utilising analytical thinking to provide innovative solutions.
When do applications open?
Applications reopen in Autumn 2025
What are the eligibility requirements?
– You must be a British Citizen to apply
– Three A-levels Grade C or above including Maths, or;
Level 3 equivalent qualification (minimum of 102 UCAS points OR existing Level 3 qualification – equivalent to an A-level)
– You must be 18+ when you join us
Manufacturing
As a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice, you will develop the knowledge and people skills to enable the design and manufacture of a wide range of products, materials and tools to support our mission. Our operations include precision component manufacture, fabrication, explosive formulation, fissile material production, rubbers and plastics, and warhead assembly and disassembly.
When do applications open?
Applications reopen in Autumn 2025
What are the eligibility requirements?
– You must be a British Citizen to apply
– Five GCSE’s at Grade 4(C) or above, including: Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or an Engineering-related subject
– A-levels at Grade 4(C) or above in both a Mathematics-based subject or a Science, Technology, Engineering or an additional Mathematics-related subject, or;
90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at Level 3.
– You must be 18+ when you join us
Building Services
Building Services Engineers create a safe, healthy and comfortable environment in which people can live, work and achieve: Imagine yourself in the most fabulous building in the world. Now take away the lighting, heating and ventilation, the lifts and escalators, acoustics, plumbing, power supply and energy management systems, the security and safety systems. You are left in a cold, dark uninhabitable shell. Building Services Engineers bring buildings to life.
When do applications open?
Applications reopen in Autumn 2025
What are the eligibility requirements?
– You must be a British Citizen to apply
– An A-level BBC or;
BTEC National Diploma DDM or;
Access to Engineering qualifications with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits including both a Maths and Physical Science credit or;
Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points, that must include Maths and Physics
– Five GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above.
– You must be 18+ when you join us
Design and Construction Management
We have an exciting future in building massive infrastructure projects. This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours to lead and manage a wide range of different building and infrastructure projects.
While working at AWE you will act as the pivotal link between designers, such as architects or engineers, and construction teams and project stakeholders. Alongside academic studies, working in a live environment, you will build a fundamental understanding of both construction and architectural principles and practices.
You will hone your skills in a range of disciplines including Design Development, specifications and information management, project management, value management and maintenance of safety/regulatory standards.
When do applications open?
Applications reopen in Autumn 2025
What are the eligibility requirements?
– You must be a British Citizen to apply
– HNC in a related subject with Merit grade, or
Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant subject, or;
An equivalent Level 4 qualification, including EPA.
– Five GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above.
– You must be 18+ when you join us
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