AWE’s Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering while developing practical experience on real projects that support AWE’s operations and infrastructure.

As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice at AWE, you will:

• Work towards a BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering
• Attend university on day release while spending the rest of your time gaining hands-on experience at AWE (flexible to business requirements)
• Gain membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Be enrolled on the ICE Training Scheme to work towards IEng status
• Develop your knowledge through inquiry-led learning and technology-based assessment
• Build an understanding of nuclear behavioural culture, safety, and security
• Engage with employer-focused, contextual learning content

During the apprenticeship, you’ll learn the fundamentals of construction practice, contract management, structural mechanics, hydraulics, geotechnics, highways, land surveying, and CAD. You’ll then apply this knowledge to assess existing structures, foundations, and soils through a combination of lectures and practical projects.

This role will suit those who:

• Enjoy understanding how things work and finding ways to improve them
• Have an interest in building or creating things
• Like solving problems in different ways
• Are keen to learn and develop practical skills
• Want to apply engineering principles to real-world scenarios

Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping AWE to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31 August 2026 due to security clearance requirements
• You must be a British National to apply for a role with AWE
• Grade C/4 or above in at least five GCSE's including English and Maths

Plus one of the following:

• Three A Levels grade BBC - Must include Mathematics and a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 112)
• T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 128)
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 112)
• Civil Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EP