Mechanical Engineer (Apprentice)

Requisition ID: 294415

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reading

Job Title: 2026 Apprenticeship (UK) Mechanical

Requisition ID: 294415

• Base Org Unit: INFRA
• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time (2 days/week)
• Work Location: Reading (UK)
• Project: AWE Aldermaston (UK)

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The Customer – AWE

For more than 75 years, Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has supported the UK Government’s nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous at Sea Deterrent. They use nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK’s counterterrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. Like Bechtel, they create and maintain a safe operating culture where safety is front and centre of everything they do. From building state-of-the-art facilities, to supporting Production, Science, Engineering and Technology programmes, the management of Environment, Safety, Health and Wellbeing underpins all activities at AWE.

Project Summary

Bechtel is collaborating with AWE as an integrated team to deliver the preliminary design for the facilities within the Future Materials Campus. Since 2023, Bechtel has provided delivery and technical support, ensuring the project is completed on schedule and within budget.

Position Summary

This position is for a Mechanical Apprentice who will work a multi-year contract on a United Kingdom (UK) nuclear infrastructure programme for which Bechtel are providing the Project Management and Engineering services. This project is at the conceptual design phases driving a programme involving a multi-billion-pound investment in nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

The Apprentice Mechanical Engineer will be a proactive and driven individual who will support the Discipline Mechanical Engineers for engineering activities related to the planning, design, execution, and closeout of mechanical activities. You will also support the wider design team. You will be responsible for understanding customer requirements and supporting the technical guidance presented by the design team. You will be supporting the quality of technical information coming out of the design team, ensuring that it is relevant, timely and accurate. You will assist in detailed design engineering efforts, which may include the delivery of technical documents, execution of engineering schedule activities, quality checks, and overall project delivery.

You will have the ability to work independently or as part of a small team, use engineering judgment, and learn new approaches to solving problems. In addition, you will help others in resolving technical or procedural problems or issues.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborative Trainees will work under the supervision and guidance of respective vertical leaders and will work closely with team leads and supervisors for day-to-day activities as follows:

• Students will be learning various systems and procedures which are used by these verticals.

• Collaborative Trainees would be provided training and expected to assist in preparing weekly/monthly reports/activities including developing and utilizing databases, and various other reports.

• Shadowing and learning from experienced professionals in the field.
• Assisting with day-to-day tasks and projects.
• Participating in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills.
• Conducting research and analysis as required.
• Contributing innovative ideas and solutions to ongoing projects.

Education and Experience

• Ideally, educated to A Level Standard, or equivalent, being compliant with degree entry requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• General understanding of mechanical design processes and deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Relevant industry experience.

• Must be able to obtain a SC Clearance for access to the AWE Site.

Other

The role will be based primarily at Aldermaston UK, however travel to Bechtel’s London office (near Covent Garden) may also be required. Flexibility in work locations includes three days per week working at the project site and two days working from home or the Bechtel office. This arrangement will change as project needs adjust.

The position is open to United Kingdom (UK) Nationals only.

This position is also subject to a successful interview and agreement upon terms and conditions of employment.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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