Evolve Graduate Programme - Project Management and Delivery
Evolve Graduate Programme - Project Management and Delivery
Project Management, Business.
Apply early: recruitment is rolling and applications will close once all positions have been filled.
Why this role matters
Meet Salma and AWE
Salma, Early Careers Lead at AWE, looks after university recruitment — finding Year in Industry students and graduates for the organisation's opportunities.
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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.
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.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:2 in any subject. Project Management or Business Management may be particularly relevant.
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: 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.
Reasonable adjustments
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Job ID Number: R32506
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