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Equipment Supply Chain Industrial Placement

EDF Energy
£26,050
Bristol
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 12-month placement starting early September 2027.
  • £26,050 starting salary.
  • Gain experience in contract management, supplier engagement, and strategic procurement.
  • Based at Bristol (Aztec West) with visits to Hinkley Point C.
  • Requires a degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Science, Supply Chain and Logistics, or a related discipline.

About the Role

This 12-month Equipment (Supply Chain) Industrial Placement offers the opportunity to support one of the UK's largest infrastructure and energy projects. You will gain hands-on experience in contract management, supplier engagement, and strategic procurement, developing commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

What You’ll Experience

As part of the Hinkley Point C project, you will contribute to the future of low-carbon energy. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting major procurement and supply chain activities.
  • Working with suppliers, project managers, and stakeholders.
  • Monitoring supplier performance.
  • Assisting with contract management activities and governance processes.
  • Contributing to commercial reporting and analysis.
  • Supporting the use of commercial management tools (CEMAR, SAP).
  • Preparing reports and board papers.

Your Work Location

  • Based at #Bristol (Aztec West).
  • Occasional visits to #HinkleyPointC (transport provided).

Who You Are

To be eligible, you must be studying towards, or have already achieved, a bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Science, Supply Chain and Logistics, or a closely related discipline. You should have an interest in commercial management, procurement, and supply chain delivery.

  • You will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which ordinarily requires UK residency for at least three of the past five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

  • Starting salary: £26,050 per annum.
  • Market-leading pension scheme.
  • Customisable benefits include electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, and experience days.

Recruitment Process

  • Upload your CV and cover letter as a single combined document.
  • Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered.
  • The process uses a combination of automated decision-making, assessment technology, and human review.