Conventional Safety Specialist Placement 2026

Conventional Safety Specialist Placement 2026

We are offering a rewarding and exciting one-year placement as an Undergraduate Conventional Safety Specialist at AWE - a role where you will make a genuine contribution to keeping the UK safe and secure.

Entry Requirements

We are interested in the following degree disciplines:

• Any Engineering or Science based degree – PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LAB BASED ROLE
• Before starting with the business, you will need to be able to provide evidence that you have attained a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree so far by August 2026.
• You must be able to Join AWE in August 2026. We recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as our positions have been filled, we will close.

What to Expect on the Programme

This is position has been specifically created for a student wanting a 12-month placement within our Conventional Safety Team.

The role sits within our Sustainability, Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Function who are responsible for implementing AWE’s Safety Management System and driving continuous environmental improvements across the business.

The role will provide a diverse experience and will involve undertaking risk assessments to identify appropriate control measures, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and driving safety improvements within the operational areas.

The role offers the opportunity to work within the central SHEQ Team and alongside deployed safety specialist who support specific delivery units within the business.

As a Safety Specialist you will be working alongside other safety professionals interfacing with facility operators and project managers as part of an integrated team.

The role will help you:

• Develop understanding of AWE’s Management System and gain practical experience of implementation in operational areas, including projects and facilities.
• Gain experience of Risk Assessment and risk-based inspections in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and AWE's policies, procedures and guidance.
• Gain practical experience of delivering safety initiatives.
• Gain experience of using relevant assessment tools.
• Develop understanding of key pieces of health and safety legislation applicable to AWE.

Benefits:

• £23,500 salary
• Holiday entitlement of 270 hours of leave annually including bank holidays
• Excellent work/life balance and a vibrant and welcoming grad social scene
• 9-day working fortnight - so every other Friday off
• A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme
• A welcome payment
• Potential to secure a Graduate role for when you finish university, subject to availability
• Access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending across retail, hospitality and leisure
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our Occupational Health Services

Application Process:

Our process is designed to be simple, fair and transparent:

1. Online Application – Opens 15th September. Explore the option and apply for one pathway that best suits your interests and goals.
2. Online Tests – If shortlisted, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive assessments. Practice materials will be available to ensure you know what to expect.
3. Virtual Assessment Centre – Successful candidates will be invited to virtual AC’s running Nov–Dec 2025, with pre-assessment webinars to guide you.

You must be a British National, able to start in August 2026, and eligible for security clearance. Applications close on Friday 24th October, but will close earlier if we receive enough applications, so apply early.

Support & Inclusion:

We welcome diverse applicants and strive to create a workplace where differences are recognised and celebrated. We encourage requests for reasonable adjustments if required, to ensure you feel able to perform your best. Any information you share will be used only to support you through the process in line with GDPR.

Why AWE?

• Build leadership skills, self-awareness, and teamwork.
• Join a vibrant early careers community with events, ERGs and networking opportunities.
• Benefit from continual support: a line manager, pathway lead, and ‘buddy’ to guide your journey.

Who We’re Looking For:

Curious, problem-solvers with integrity, resilience, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll thrive if you’re eager to grow and ready to apply your skills to real-world challenges.

Contact Us:

For questions, email the Early Careers Team: EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.