This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Project Controls Practioner

At AWE, we are transforming how we deliver our Mission-Critical Programmes, and our Project, Programme & Portfolio (P3M) function is growing.

We are looking for a Project Controls Practitioner who can bring professionalism, discipline, and energy to the delivery of enterprise-wide project controls, offering the chance to contribute to different areas of our work, all united by one purpose: ensuring AWE delivers on the UK’s national security mission.

Let us introduce the role

As a Project Controls Practitioner, you will support the implementation of P3M and enterprise-wide cost project controls, as a Project Controls Practitioner you’ll work with Task Managers to provide a credible, high-quality project controls service, ensuring that projects and programmes are delivered using accurate, timely, and reliable controls information.

As a Project Controls Practitioner at AWE, your responsibilities may include:

• Maintain accurate cost and planning data within AWE systems
• Prepare monthly project reports aligned to business rhythm
• Support creation of cost forecasts, estimates, schedules, bases of estimate/schedule
• Assist with risk management and cost modelling
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Review technical, engineering, and supply-chain artefacts
• Deliver project control artefacts in line with AWE procedures and guidelines
• Assure the quality of project controls outputs
• Support continuous improvement of P3M capability
• Uphold high personal standards in Safety, Security, Environment & Quality

Whilst not a checklist, a Project Controls Practitioner should demonstrate:

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Competence with MS Office tools
• Awareness of Project Controls concepts (planning, cost engineering, estimating, risk)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Hybrid with a minimum requirement for 3 office based roles per week

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)