Supply Chain Industrial Placement

GradBay; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Supply Chain Placement student for a 12-month opportunity in the UK. You will join a major nuclear project, engaging in procurement and contract management while gaining hands-on experience. Ideal candidates are studying relevant fields and show a genuine interest in sustainability and infrastructure. The role offers a salary of £24,500, 28 days of paid holiday, and excellent career development support.

Benefits

£24,500 salary

Market-leading pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Health cover and cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK from placement start date.
• Interest in procurement, supply chain, or commercial project delivery.
• Eligibility for UK Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities from initial interest to contract award.
• Help manage live contracts and evaluate payment applications.
• Assist with change control, commercial reporting, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Education

Currently studying Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Geography, or similar

Tools

Excel

Data tools

Job description

Kick-start your career with a 12-month industrial placement on one of the UK’s most ambitious low‑carbon infrastructure projects. This Supply Chain Placement offers real responsibility, hands‑on commercial experience, and the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant energy programme supporting the UK’s path to net zero.

You’ll join a major new‑build nuclear project, gaining exposure to procurement, contract management, supplier engagement and commercial delivery within one of the most complex supply chain environments in the UK.

Key Criteria: Essential

• Currently studying Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Geography, or similar
• Eligible to undertake a 12‑month placement as part of your degree
• Right to work in the UK from placement start date
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in procurement, supply chain or commercial project delivery
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Eligible for UK Security Vetting
• Demonstrates ethical behaviour, professionalism and integrity

Desirable

• Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, commercial or data‑focused roles
• Understanding of contract management or supplier engagement
• Experience with Excel, data tools or procurement platforms
• Interest in major infrastructure, nuclear, or energy sector projects
• Evidence of teamwork, leadership or involvement in extracurricular activities

About the Opportunity

As a Supply Chain Industrial Placement student, you’ll step into a junior commercial role with real tasks, real suppliers, and real impact. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues who will support your development through mentoring, coaching and on‑the‑job learning.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support procurement activities from initial interest to contract award
• Help manage live contracts and evaluate payment applications
• Assist with change control, commercial reporting and supplier relationships
• Provide commercial analysis to project management and senior leaders
• Rotate across teams to gain broader insight into supply chain and commercial operations
• Apply your academic knowledge to practical industry challenges

Your placement will also include structured learning modules to support your degree requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from students currently studying :

• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Business Management
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Finance
• Geography
• Or other relevant analytical / business disciplines

Ideal candidates will demonstrate :

• Genuine interest in sustainability, energy and major infrastructure
• Curiosity about procurement, commercial management and supply chain delivery
• Adaptability and quick thinking in a dynamic project environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ethical, professional conduct
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage competing demands
• A strategic, innovative mindset and willingness to learn

You must also be eligible for UK Security Vetting .

Location

You will be based at the Suffolk project office, with occasional travel to support cross‑team collaboration or project needs.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

• £24,500 salary
• Market‑leading pension scheme
• 28 days paid holiday
• Health cover, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts and employee pricing
• Supportive culture focused on wellbeing, development and long‑term growth

Please note : This advert may close early if high application numbers are received.