Project Management and Delivery - Evolve Graduate Programme 2027

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Why this role matters

Help turn ambitious plans into outcomes that support AWE’s mission. You will work with project teams delivering complex science, infrastructure, manufacturing and national-security programmes, building the skills needed to become a future Project Manager and delivery leader.

Build a career in project leadership

From the start, you will contribute to meaningful delivery activity, work with experienced project professionals and learn how strong leadership, governance and stakeholder relationships help complex projects succeed.

At a glance

Salary £31,000 starting salary plus benefits.

Location Aldermaston, near Reading, Berkshire - onsite

Programme Two-year Evolve Graduate Programme.

Start date September 2027.

Entry requirement Minimum 2:2 in any subject. Project Management or Business Management may be particularly relevant.

Security You must be a British National and willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

What opportunities will you have?

• Project delivery: Support Assistant Project Managers (APMs), Project Managers and, where appropriate, Programme Managers in delivering complex work safely and effectively.

• Planning and coordination: Help organise activities, milestones, resources and dependencies to keep delivery moving.

• Governance: Contribute to project governance, reviews, decision-making and clear reporting.

• Risk and opportunity: Help identify, assess and respond to risks and opportunities that could affect delivery.

• Stakeholder engagement: Build relationships across technical, operational, commercial and corporate teams.

• Leadership development: Take ownership of meaningful work and build the confidence to influence outcomes.

What you will learn

• How complex projects and programmes are structured, governed and delivered.

• How Project Managers balance scope, time, cost, quality, risk and stakeholder needs.

• Project planning, coordination, governance and decision-making.

• Risk and opportunity management within a highly regulated environment.

• How to communicate clearly, influence stakeholders and support collaborative delivery.

• Leadership, business awareness and the behaviours needed for a future project-management career.

Looking for a more analytical pathway?

If you are particularly interested in analysing project performance, reporting, planning, scheduling and data-driven project insights, take a look at our Project Controls Graduate Programme, which focuses on the analytical and performance-management side of project delivery.

The behaviours and qualities we're looking for

• Proactive: You take ownership, show initiative and follow through on commitments.

• Curious: You ask questions and want to understand how complex projects fit together.

• Collaborative: You build constructive relationships and value different perspectives.

• Organised: You can manage priorities and help keep activities on track.

• Adaptable: You respond positively to change, challenge and feedback.

• Professional: You act with integrity, accountability and respect.

What you will get

• £31,000 starting salary.

• A market-leading contributory pension scheme.

• 270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays.

• A 9-day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.

• A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme, Life Assurance and employee discounts.

• A welcome payment and the option of an interest-free £1,000 loan.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

• Regular Graduate pay reviews and structured career progression.

Recruitment process and key dates

• Online application: Applications open on 2 November 2026. Apply for the pathway that best matches your interests and goals.

• Online assessment: If eligible, complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.

• Virtual assessment centre: Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual assessment centre planned for November 2026.

• Pre-assessment support: Attend guidance webinars so you know what to expect and can prepare.

• Offer and clearance: Successful candidates will move into the offer and security-clearance stages before joining in September 2027.

Apply early

Recruitment is rolling and applications will close once all available positions have been filled.

Reasonable adjustments

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