Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 12-month industrial placement supporting the Hinkley Point C project.
- Starting salary of £26,050 per year.
- Gain experience in contract management, supplier engagement, and strategic procurement.
- Requires a degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Science, Supply Chain and Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Based at Bridgwater Satellite Delivery Centres and Hinkley Point C site.
About the Role
This 12-month Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) Supply Chain Industrial Placement offers the opportunity to support the delivery of Hinkley Point C, one of Europe's largest infrastructure projects.
What You'll Do
- Gain hands-on experience in contract management, supplier engagement, and strategic procurement.
- Support the delivery of major contracts and supplier relationships across the MEH programme.
- Gain insight into procurement, contract management, and governance processes.
- Contribute to contract administration, supplier performance management, cost control, and commercial reporting.
- Support the use of NEC3 contract management processes and track contract changes.
- Assist with data analysis, Power BI reporting, supplier engagement, and strategic procurement activities.
Your Work Location
- Based at the Bridgwater Satellite Delivery Centres and the Hinkley Point C site.
- Transport to the Hinkley Point C site is provided from several collection points.
Who You Are
- 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.
- An interest in commercial management, procurement, data analysis, and major project delivery.
- Must 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.
- Benefits: Market-leading pension scheme, customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, and experience days.
Recruitment Process
- Upload CV and cover letter as a single combined document.
- Utilises a combination of automated decision-making, assessment technology, and human review.
Start Date: Early September 2027
