STEM Industrial Placement - Site-based - Bridgwater, UK

EDF Energy; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

EV leasing

Gym discounts

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Job summary

EDF Energy invites motivated STEM students to join a 12-month Industrial Placement at Bridgwater, supporting the Hinkley Point C project. It offers hands-on experience, mentoring, and exposure to major programme delivery in a live construction environment.

Starting salary is 26,050 per annum, with benefits including a market-leading pension, EV leasing, gym discounts and more. Placement begins in early September 2027 and can be based at Bridgwater Hinkley Point C site or Satellite Delivery

Qualifications

• Candidates must be studying towards, or have recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.
• Security Vetting requires UK residency for at least the past three years.
• On-site placement based at Bridgwater/Hinkley Point C or Satellite Delivery Centre.

Responsibilities

• Support one of Europe’s largest infrastructure and energy projects.
• Develop technical, analytical and project coordination skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver milestones.

Skills

STEM background

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Job description

STEM Industrial Placement - Site-based - Bridgwater, UK

2026-10-07T00:00:00

Chilton Polden

Somerset

GB

TA7 9

Any

EDF

2026-11-05T05:01:18.04

STEM Industrial Placement - Bridgwater, UK About the Role

Ready to apply your STEM skills to one of the UKs most ambitious infrastructure projects? At EDF, Success is Personal. Join our STEM Industrial Placement and gain hands-on experience while helping shape the future of low-carbon energy.

\"Electricity is such a vital component in everyones lives. It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling. Priyanka, Science and Engineering Industrial Placement.

The Opportunity

This STEM Industrial Placement is expected to begin in early September 2027 and offers a starting salary of 26,050, with the opportunity to work at the Hinkley Point C construction site or Satellite Delivery Centre in #Bridgwater.

During this 12-month placement, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting one of Europe's largest infrastructure and energy projects. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll develop technical, analytical and project coordination skills while contributing to a business that's driving the transition towards An Electric Britain.

What Youll 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 STEM Industrial Placement, you'll be immersed in practical learning and supported by mentors and collaborative teams. You'll contribute to real projects, gain exposure to major programme delivery and develop valuable skills in technical problem-solving, project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

You'll also contribute to safety improvement campaigns, radiation protection strategies and condition monitoring programmes while applying your academic knowledge to real industry challenges. Depending on your placement, you'll support Nuclear Operations and the installation of the Primary Circuit at Hinkley Point C, working closely with construction, quality, HSE, environmental and commercial teams while gaining experience with project reporting, digital tools and operational improvement activities.

Your Work Location

You'll be based at the #Bridgwater Hinkley Point C construction site (transport to the Hinkley Point C site is provided from several collection points) or Satellite Delivery Centre, where you'll be part of a team driving progress on one of the UK's most significant energy projects.

As this is an on-site placement, you'll gain first-hand experience of a live construction and operational environment while working closely with multidisciplinary teams delivering key project milestones.

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 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline. You'll have an interest in innovation, technology and the future of low-carbon energy.

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. Thays why we offer you the freedom to develop a career thats unique to you. Here, Success is Personal its 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 schemes guidance on taking practical and appropriate steps in selecting disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the