HRSG and BOP Mechanical Engineering Placement

RWE AG; Sutton Courtenay; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy producer in the UK is offering a 13-month HRSG and Mechanical Engineering placement based in Didcot, starting June 2026. This role involves critical support for a power station, hands-on engineering tasks, and an opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment. Candidates pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with a placement year are encouraged to apply. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive support services.

Benefits

Salary of £25,250 per annum

Personal retirement savings plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to flexible benefits

Occupational Health support

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant Engineering degree with an industrial placement year.
• Interest in pressure systems and energy generation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake data analysis for long and short-term projects.
• Gain valuable hands-on practical skills.
• Support development of pressure system integrity processes.
• Deliver on plant improvement projects.
• Assist in HRSG outage delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Hands-on practical skills

Education

BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering or Science

Job description

HRSG and BOP Mechanical Engineering Placement

Location(s): Didcot, OXF, GB, OX11 7YU

Overview

Are you interested in a 13 month engineering placement starting in June 2026 with one of the UK’s largest energy producers? Our HRSG and Balance of Plant team has an exciting industrial placement opportunity and is looking for a motivated team member with excellent interpersonal skills!

RWE's Gas Engineering and Outage (E&O) Group supports our UK, Dutch and German portfolio of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Stations. Within this group, our HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) and Balance of Plant (BoP) Team is responsible for the management, integrity and process safety of many different mechanical systems and components.

You will be principally responsible for providing key engineering support to Didcot B CCGT Power Station in Oxfordshire, ensuring it can continue to be operated safely, efficiently and with the greatest possible commercial flexibility. There may also be exposure to our central engineering office in Swindon and other RWE sites around the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake data analysis to diagnose problems to help in both long and short-term projects.
• Gain important on-site experience and valuable hands-on practical skills and training.
• Support development of the pressure system asset integrity processes.
• Deliver on plant improvement projects and plant investigations.
• Assist in the delivery of a significant HRSG outage.

Benefits

• A salary of £25,250 per annum
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need

Job Requirements and Experience

• Ideally, you should be pursuing a BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering or Science degree at an undergraduate level. You should also have an interest in project coordination.
• Your degree should include an industrial placement year to meet the requirements for this role.
• Please include both a CV and a cover letter when applying.

However, if you are studying for a degree in a related Engineering subject and you are interested in pressure systems and energy generation, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply and contact

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90920 application period: 31.10.2025 or sooner if we receive sufficient applications. Any questions? [e-mail]

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Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Assessment Centre

The Assessment Centre will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 face to face in Swindon at RWE UK Head Office. Accommodation will be booked on your behalf and travel subsidised by RWE. The evening prior to the Assessment Centre a meal will be held in Swindon which you will be required to attend.