Engineering Masters Scheme

AWE plc, Aldermaston Soke, West Berkshire

Engineering Masters Scheme

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AWE plc, Aldermaston Soke, West Berkshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 5 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: aac22f073dd945f8a52748bc68c0acc2

Location ref: Aldermaston Soke, West Berkshire

Full Job Description

Details of qualifications grades for GCSE Maths & English and all qualifications from A level upwards A summary of your science/engineering degree studies; projects conducted Actual or projected degree grade for your Batchelors or integrated Masters degree

Details on how to apply can be found at the bottom of this advert, You MUST complete all requirements. Your AWE role will be based at Aldermaston. For the duration of your MSc studies however, you will be temporarily based on campus at the university delivering your MSc. During your MSc studies you will still spend short periods on site at Aldermaston. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? Would you like to be part of a team of specialist Engineers and Construction professional who play a pivotal role in 'Keeping our Nation Safe'? Would you like to become a national expert in a specialist field? The Engineering Masters scheme is an ideal launch pad for your career. The scheme creates and develops our future engineering and construction specialists. It allows new staff to attend a full-time MSc in a focused field before taking up a specialist role in one of our on-site delivery teams in Berkshire. About AWE AWE Nuclear Security Technologies are at the forefront of nuclear technology and innovation, always delivering to keep our nation sage and secure. We: Mitigate the threat from nuclear terrorism and nuclear proliferation Design, build, and maintain the current and future warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent Create and operate unique nuclear manufacturing and maintenance facilities Who are we looking for? We are looking for a range of people who may be: A few years into their post-graduate engineering career, perhaps as part of a formal graduate development scheme Recent graduates who have not yet found an Engineering role Due to graduate in 2026 with an engineering, construction or science subject Requirements for application You MUST be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. You must have, or be predicted, at least a 2:2 degree in an engineering, construction or science subject Ability to start employment at AWE September 2026, date TBC Specialist areas for 2026 recruitment: Construction Management Manage the design and delivery of new, cutting-edge, high-hazard, safety-critical facilities and the upgrade of legacy facilities. Interact with stakeholders across the business, contractors and wider partners during very-long-term build programmes Full-time, 12-month MSc in Construction Management at the University of Reading Pulsed Power (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Develop wide-ranging electrical and electronic skills to become a highly versatile asset across AWE's Engineering business Hone a deep understanding of pulsed power relevant to work Full-time 12-month MSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University

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. Engineering Masters Scheme Permanent Employment with fully funded Masters Degree You must be a British Citizen to apply for this role with minimum 10 years UK residency Package: £31,000 + Fully funded 1-year MSc programme Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking., State clearly your preferred specialist area of the two on offer In no more than 150 words, explain why these specialist area(s) interest you (up to 150 words per area) In no more than 300 words, discuss the benefits you would bring to AWE and how AWE could benefit you Contractual Terms Whilst your Masters degree course fees will be funded by AWE, there will be payback clauses for those who do not complete or pass the course or leave the company within a specified period. Please contact AWE at should you have any additional questions about this scheme. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment. If applications are high, we will close early We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process #LI-DS1 Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know:

  • We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
  • You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
  • We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
  • Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/engineering-masters-scheme-126661396