Working at AWE

To work at AWE is to play a valuable part in keeping our country safe and secure.

If you’re looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation – possibly two generations – programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects – some of which have never been done before.

We are currently recruiting right across the business: from technical roles in engineering, science, manufacturing and industrial work to business roles in areas such as IT, project management/ controls, commercial, human resources and facilities management. We also have our Evolve graduate programme, or you may be interested in an apprenticeship with our award-winning Skills Academy.

What we do is vital to national nuclear security. Keeping our nation, everyone, our environment and everything around us safe and secure is a top priority for us. So, as you would expect, that brings with it a high level of safety and security that you will see across our sites and in how everyone who works here operates.

You’ll need to be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years for SC clearance (and ten years for DV). We may consider dual nationality for certain roles.

A community
A positive and inclusive environment where a diverse group of people take pride in their work and in maintaining a strong community.
A Fair Deal
A modern, consistent and sustainable approach to reward across our business.
Part of the Conversation
Strong alignment with our mission. Being listened to as well as communicated with.
An Important Contribution
Making a real difference, both nationally and locally – protecting national security and giving back to the community.


Opportunity
An environment where people can learn, grow and contribute to unique services and products.
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Exciting opportunities in a truly unique environment.

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