Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Industrial Placement in Outage Management at Sizewell B Power Station.
- Gain hands-on experience in outage preparation and planning, supporting Project Leads.
- Earn a starting salary of £26,050 per annum, with additional benefits including a pension scheme and EV leasing.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree (2:2 or higher) in Project Management, Planning or Engineering.
- Must have the right to work in the UK and meet security vetting criteria (usually 3 of last 5 years residency in UK).
About the Role
This 12-month placement offers a starting salary of £26,050 and the chance to work at one of EDF's key nuclear sites. You’ll be part of a team driving innovation and safety in the energy sector.
What You’ll Experience
During your Industrial Placement, you’ll work within the Outage Management Department at Sizewell B Power Station. You will be supporting Project Leads with outage preparation and planning activities.
This placement offers practical learning in a professional environment, supported by experienced teams and mentors. You’ll apply academic knowledge to real industry contexts, with the opportunity to visit the plant yourself, while completing degree-relevant modules and gaining insight into engineering and outage management within the energy sector.
Your Work Location
You will be based at Sizewell B Power Station within the Outage Management Department. Hybrid working may be available outside of outage periods, subject to business requirements; however, a minimum of three days per week on site will be required. During outage periods and the final stages of outage preparation, you will be expected to work full-time on site.
Who You Are
To be eligible for this EDF industrial placement, you need to be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a bachelor’s degree (2:2 or higher) in Project Management, Planning or Engineering.
It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of at least £26,050 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
Recruitment Process
We'll guide you through every stage and keep you updated along the way. You'll be supported by real people, with opportunities to ask questions, learn more and receive feedback where possible.
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