Supply Chain Industrial Placement

EDF Energy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking candidates for a 12-month Industrial Placement in their Commercial Management (Supply Chain Directorate). This role offers starting salary of £24,500 and a chance to develop skills in contract management and supplier engagement, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. Candidates should be on track for a 2:1 degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills for a successful career ahead.

Benefits

Customisable benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• On track for or already achieved a 2:1 degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Sciences, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Ability to work within a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Hinkley Point C by managing contracts and supplier relationships.
• Attend supplier conferences and contribute to tendering and negotiations.
• Assist in developing supply chain strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time-management

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in relevant fields

Tools

PowerBI

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 Commercial Management (Supply Chain Directorate) Industrial Placement and help shape the future of energy while building a career that's unique to you.

Having spent the last 12 months as an Industrial Placement in the HPC Supply Chain Team, I've enjoyed a range of challenges, expanding my skills and experience. I've been able to grow my skills in data management and strategic planning which has facilitated involving myself in very exciting projects around innovation and sustainability. I've very much enjoyed being a part of the collaborative forward‑thinking culture. Paul Feakins, Supply Chain Directorate Industrial Placement

The Opportunity

This 12‑month placement offers a starting salary of £24,500 and the chance to work at #Bristol (Aztec West), #Bridgwater (Satellite Delivery Centres), the #HPC Site - or a combination of these locations.

You'll join our Commercial Management (Supply Chain Directorate) Programme, gaining hands‑on experience in contract management, supplier engagement and strategic procurement. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real‑world challenges, and develop commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills that will support your future career.

What You’ll Be Doing

During your placement, you’ll support the delivery of Hinkley Point C by helping manage contracts, supplier relationships and governance processes. You’ll attend supplier conferences, contribute to tendering and negotiations, and help develop supply chain strategies.

Past students have supported the development of the Supply Chain’s data strategy, created automated reporting using PowerBI, enhanced insight in supplier relationship management, and contributed to regulatory engagement and strategic updates. You’ll gain exposure to the full team and develop a strong understanding of procurement and contract management.

Your Work Location

Depending on your skill set and development ambitions, you’ll be based at #Bristol (Aztec West), #Bridgwater (Satellite Delivery Centres), the #HPC Site - or a combination of these. Transport to the HPC site is provided from several collection points.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF industrial placement, you need to be on track to achieve - or have already achieved - a 2:1 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in disciplines such as Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Sciences, Supply Chain and Logistics (others may be considered).

We’re looking for self‑motivated, analytical individuals with a desire to learn and develop. You’ll be keen to build skills in communication, problem‑solving, teamwork and time‑management within a commercial environment.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths‑based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.

At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless 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.

Security Vetting

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 £24,500 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 will support applicants requiring adjustments.

We’re proud to share that in our last recruitment cycle, we received nearly 32,000 applications across our early careers programs. While this means the process is highly competitive, please don’t be discouraged if you’re not successful this time. Every single application is carefully reviewed by a real person who values the effort you put in.

We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme - so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

At EDF, we offer a wide range of opportunities within the discipline you’ve applied for. We’ll work closely with you to identify the role that best matches your skills and aspirations, which means you may be considered for multiple positions.

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