Atomic Weapons Establishment

Owned by the Ministry of Defence as a non-departmental public body, the Atomic Weapons Establishment plays a crucial role in the UK’s nuclear defence.

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What they do

The role of the Atomic Weapons Establishment in keeping the nation safe is to manufacture, maintain and develop the warheads for Trident, the UK’s nuclear deterrent. They includes:

  • Researching and supporting the lifecycle of nuclear warheads
  • Working with the UK government to protect the country from radiological and nuclear threats

Who they typically hire

Professionals in:

  • Project Management
  • Engineering
  • Nuclear
  • Scientific
  • Health and safety
  • DDAT
  • Finance
  • HR

We’re also working with Atomic Weapons Establishment to recruit nuclear graduates to respond to growing demand as part of our Recruit, Train, Deploy programme.

For more information about the Atomic Weapons Establishment, visit the government website.

Visit awe.co.uk