Project Controls – Level 6 Apprenticeship 2027

Why this role matters

Help keep important projects on track. You’ll learn how project teams plan, monitor and deliver work by supporting schedules, costs, risks, changes and reporting, so teams can make evidence-based decisions.

At a glance

Entry requirement

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English, plus 3 A Levels at CCC or above, T Level Pass, or BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, preferably in a related subject such as Maths, Analytics, Business, Statistics, Economics or IT.

Security clearance

• Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 1 April 2027.
• You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Working pattern

• Onsite apprenticeship based at AWE Aldermaston and/or Burghfield, with every other Friday off.

Key dates

• Applications close: 1 November 2026
• Assessment centre: 23 November 2026
• Start date: 1 September 2027

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you learn directly from project teams, understand how large programmes are planned and tracked, and build confidence using real project controls information.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Data focus: You enjoy working with information, analysing data and spotting what needs attention.
• Planning: You like thinking ahead, organising work and understanding dependencies.
• Attention to detail: You can work carefully with schedules, costs, risks and reports.
• Teamwork: You can communicate clearly and work collaboratively with project teams.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

When you complete your apprenticeship, you could move into a Project Controls Practitioner role, helping teams manage schedules, costs and risks on projects and programmes that support AWE’s mission.

What happens after you apply

• Online application Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes.
• Online testing If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
• Assessment centre Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 23 November 2026.
• Offer, medical and clearance If successful, you’ll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.

Applications close on 1 November 2026, but we review applications as they come in — so we strongly encourage you to apply early.

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.