MEH (Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC) Supply Chain Industrial Placement

EDF (UK); Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

EV leasing

Gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Job summary

EDF is offering a Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) Supply Chain Industrial Placement in Bridgwater, starting September 2027, with a salary of £26,050. You will gain hands-on experience in contract management, supplier engagement and strategic procurement while supporting major activities for Hinkley Point C.

You’ll work with experienced professionals, develop commercial and analytical skills, and help drive the transition toward An Electric Britain in a role that blends operation and

Qualifications

• Eligible for placement while studying towards or having completed a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Science, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Interest in commercial management, procurement, data analysis and major project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in contract management, supplier engagement and strategic procurement.
• Work with experienced professionals to support major supply chain activities and develop commercial skills.
• Contribute to contract administration, supplier performance tracking and governance processes.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier engagement

Data analysis

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

NEC3 Contract Management

Job description

About The Role

Ready to make a real impact on sustainability and innovation in the energy sector? At EDF, Success is Personal. Join our Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) Supply Chain Industrial Placement and help shape the future of energy while building a career that’s unique to you.

About The Role

Ready to make a real impact on sustainability and innovation in the energy sector? At EDF, Success is Personal. Join our Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) Supply Chain Industrial Placement and help shape the future of energy while building a career that’s unique to you.

"My placement supporting the HPC project has been both challenging and rewarding. Through collaborating with suppliers, project managers and stakeholders across the business, I've developed valuable commercial, analytical and communication skills while contributing to a programme of national importance. The experience has not only accelerated my professional development but has also confirmed that this is the career path I want to pursue, making HPC an exciting and fulfilling place to learn and grow." Rayna, Commercial Team Industrial Placement.

The Opportunity

This Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) Supply Chain Industrial Placement is expected to begin in early September 2027 and offers a starting salary of £26,050, with the opportunity to support the delivery of Hinkley Point C, one of Europe's largest infrastructure projects.

During this 12-month placement, you'll gain hands-on experience in contract management, supplier engagement and strategic procurement. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll contribute to major supply chain activities while developing commercial and analytical skills within a business that’s driving the transition towards An Electric Britain.

What You’ll Experience

Being part of Hinkley Point C means helping to shape the future of low-carbon energy. You'll contribute to a project that will provide clean electricity for millions of homes while supporting the UK's energy security.

During your Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) (Supply Chain Directorate) Industrial Placement, you'll support the delivery of major contracts and supplier relationships across the MEH programme. You'll gain valuable insight into procurement, contract management and governance processes while working within a collaborative commercial environment.

You’ll contribute to contract administration, supplier performance management, cost control and commercial reporting activities. You'll support the use of NEC3 contract management processes, assist with tracking contract changes and potential compensation events, and gain exposure to data analysis, Power BI reporting, supplier engagement and strategic procurement activities that underpin the successful delivery of Hinkley Point C.

Your Work Location

Depending on your skill set and development ambitions, you'll be based at the #Bridgwater Satellite Delivery Centres and the #HinkleyPointC site. Transport to the Hinkley Point C site is provided from several collection points.

This onsite placement will give you exposure to both operational and commercial environments, allowing you to build relationships across project teams, suppliers and stakeholders while supporting critical delivery activities.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF Industrial Placement, you need to 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'll have an interest in commercial management, procurement, data analysis and major project delivery.

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 £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.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to tell us about any support they may need. Should you disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) for the role you’ll be progressed to the first stage of the selection process. Some of our roles at EDF attract large volumes of applications. When this happens, we’ll apply the Disability Confident scheme’s guidance on taking practical and appropriate steps selecting disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job.