NMITE has taken another major step towards establishing itself as a nationally significant new university, securing a new partnership with AWE—one of the UK’s most important engineering organisations. Recognising the strength of NMITE’s approach and the calibre of its graduates, AWE has committed to recruiting a steady pipeline of talent from NMITE’s new BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree.
The partnership delivers a significant economic boost to Herefordshire, with AWE fully funding ten student places for the programme starting in September 2025. Each sponsored student will have their tuition fees fully paid by AWE and enjoy additional financial support for living costs. They will also then move straight into a professional AWE job when they graduate. This support amounts to a major new investment in NMITE and the county of Herefordshire as each new student will contribute tens of thousands of pounds to the local economy while gaining cutting-edge skills in sustainable construction and project management.
This collaboration reinforces NMITE’s growing reputation for producing highly skilled, job-ready graduates who are in strong demand by national employers. It is yet another example of NMITE’s success in doing things differently—and proving that its model delivers results.
James Newby, President & Chief Executive of NMITE, said:
“This is a fantastic endorsement of NMITE’s unique approach. AWE’s commitment to funding our students and recruiting our graduates demonstrates how we are creating industry-ready professionals who can meet national skills demands while delivering economic benefits locally. NMITE recruits students based on their motivation to succeed, whatever their background—so this could be a life-changing opportunity for local people who may not have previously considered this career path, offering full financial support and a guaranteed route into a great job.”
Dr Martin Thomas, Engineering Talent Lead at AWE, added:
“Our mission to keep the UK, and everyone within it, safe and secure can only be achieved with cutting-edge facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Over the coming decades, construction managers will play a leading role in making this a reality. Our unique challenges require unique solutions. NMITE’s ability to cut through engrained ways of thinking to create innovative skills solutions means we are proud to partner with them on the exciting BSc Construction Management course.”
For more information about NMITE’s BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree, visit nmite.ac.uk.