Level 6 Construction Site Management Degree Apprentice

Why this role matters

Help deliver large construction projects safely and effectively. You’ll work with experienced teams on AWE’s new build programme, learning how construction activity is planned, managed, checked and delivered to agreed safety, quality, budget and project requirements.

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite construction apprenticeship. Being onsite will help you understand how large projects are delivered, build relationships with construction teams and contractors, and learn how safety, quality and planning are managed in practice.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll have the foundations for a career in construction and site management, with possible roles including Construction Engineer or Construction Manager and a longer-term pathway towards senior and principal construction management roles.

Working pattern

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

The key skills we’re looking for

• Technical potential: You are interested in construction, buildings, infrastructure, plans and technical information.
• Problem-solving: You can use logic and numbers to work through practical challenges.
• Safety and quality: You understand why rules, checking and careful planning matter on a construction site.
• Communication: You can work with different teams, listen to different views and explain information clearly.

Entry requirements

HNC in a related subject at Merit, a relevant Level 4 apprenticeship, or an equivalent Level 4 qualification, plus 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.

Security clearance

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and work in designated areas.

What happens after you apply

1. Online application: Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes.
2. Online testing: If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
3. Assessment centre: Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 25 February 2027.
4. Offer, medical and clearance: If successful, you’ll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.

We review applications as they come in - so we strongly encourage you to apply early.

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