Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 12-month Engineering Industrial Placement at Hinkley Point C, starting September 2027.
- Starting salary of £26,050 per annum.
- Gain hands-on experience in major infrastructure and nuclear new-build projects.
- Requires a degree in an engineering or closely related discipline.
About the Role
This is a 12-month Engineering Industrial Placement at Hinkley Point C, starting in early September 2027.
You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and safety-focused environment, working alongside experienced professionals on major projects. You'll develop technical, analytical, and collaborative skills.
What You'll Experience
- Contribute to the future of low-carbon energy and provide clean electricity for millions of homes.
- Be immersed in practical learning, supported by mentors and collaborative teams.
- Address real-world engineering challenges, safety improvement initiatives, radiation protection strategies, and condition monitoring programmes.
- Apply your academic learning in a professional environment.
- Gain broad exposure to major infrastructure and nuclear new-build projects.
- Support project planning, construction delivery, programme controls, commercial management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and technical coordination.
- Assist with Site Nuclear Compliance activities, ensuring adherence to Nuclear Site Licence requirements, planning permissions, and lease obligations through office-based work and on-site inspections.
Your Work Location
- Based at Hinkley Point C.
- Transport to the site is provided from several collection points.
Who You Are
- Studying towards, or have already achieved, a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction, Nuclear, Instrumentation and Control, Structural, Chemical, Technical, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- An interest in engineering, technology, and the future of low-carbon energy.
- Must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which ordinarily requires residency in the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
- Starting salary of £26,050 per annum.
- Market-leading pension scheme.
- Customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, and experience days.
Recruitment Process
- The process involves a combination of automated decision-making, assessment technology, and human review.