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Project Management Industrial Placement, NrBridgwater


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  • EDF Energy
  • Bridgwater
  • 23 hours ago

At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, youdo. Join our Project Management Industrial Placement and you’llachieve your career goals in the way you want to. All whilecontributing to our mission to help Britain achieve NetZero. "Electricity is such a vital component in everyone’slives.  It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knewthat if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a reallylarge impact on society, and that made my placement a lot morefulfilling.” Priyanka, Science & Engineering IndustrialPlacement.What does this Project Management opportunity offeryou?We’re recruiting for students to join our Project ManagementProgramme, working at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the largestconstruction project in Europe.   Taking on a real job ata junior level, you'll have the opportunity to learnthrough hands-on experience under the guidance of highly skilledand experienced colleagues.  Pay, benefits andcultureAlongside a starting salary of £23,250 and a market-leadingpension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, fromthe big and formal to the small and personal.At EDF, we embraceflexibility while recognising that everyone's workingneeds are different. Whether you're in our office spaces,on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment thatsupports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter whereyou are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, andcelebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone’swelcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity,diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal genderbalance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnicbackgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability andcolleagues from a disadvantaged background. We’re a disabilityconfident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with yourapplication. Please let us know if you need to request reasonableadjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic andinclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds andexperiences of our team members drive fresh thinking andinnovation. We understand that success means different things todifferent people. There’s no single definition — it'sabout individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue acareer that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.Training,development, and support for you Over the course of this12-month programme, you'll have the opportunity to immerseyourself in hands-on learning, working on real-world challengesthat directly impact the energy industry. Most of your learningwill be on the job, supported by your mentor and the teams aroundyou. You’ll have a chance to apply your academic training togenuine industry problems while completing modules that contributetowards your degree.Previous students on a Project ManagementIndustrial Placement have been involved in projects suchas:  •    Supporting the delivery ofcritical packages of works, including the preparation andinstallation of primary circuit components in the heart of thenuclear reactor.•    Working alongside theconstruction and contractor teams to deliver important enablingworks to allow major milestones to be achieved; including readinessof the major cranes used to build the plant.•   Taking the lead on smaller work packages, includingresolution of risks and issues, to obtain first hand experience ofthe range of skills required in the role and actually deliver apart of the plant’s construction journey.•   Looking at how radiation protection supports the building andoperational life of new power stations; developing the skillsnecessary to support a wide range of teams in order to provideadvice on radiation protection. •    Assistingin running, maintaining, and developing the condition monitoringprogramme throughout a plant.•    Supportingimprovements to safety through communications campaigns, training,and other improvement projects. We’re here to support youthroughout the process and you’ll find helpful tips and advicehere:https://www.edfenergy.com/careers/early-careers. Yourwork location You will be based at Hinkley Point C (HPC)construction site or Satellite Delivery Centre, both located inBridgwater. Who you areWe are looking for candidates who areon track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduateor postgraduate degree in Project Management, Engineering orScience. You should possess strong technical and analytical skills,along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities.A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communicationskills are also essential qualities we seek.Our selection processis designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-basedapproach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what trulymotivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths iskey to engagement, motivation, and success in theworkplace. Closing Date We are anticipating significantinterest in this role and the advert will be closed once we havereceived a suitable number of applications so don’t delay, applytoday!!Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Joinus and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.#DestinationNuclear

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