• Job Description

  Req#: 27855

  Sizewell C (SZC) Summer Work Placement– July / August 2024

  
  We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals that are wanting to get their foot in the door in the world of work and gain experience in an exciting nuclear project that is really making a difference. In return we will support you in building your skills, experience and confidence in the first steps of your career.

  
  Location: London or Suffolk (Leiston) plus some remote working
  Employment type: 8-week summer placement, full time Fixed Term Contract
  Duration: This role will be for 8 weeks, over July and August – we’ll confirm your start date closer to the time, but don’t worry we’ll give you plenty of notice.

  The 8-week period will comprise of:

  • 1-week self-guided e-learning skills curriculum to help you hit the ground running at Sizewell C
  • 1 week live online induction providing insights to the project, meeting your line managers in readiness for your work placement with the team
  • Weeks 3 – 8 will be spent working directly within your designated placement team

  The Internship Placement:

  
  We have positions available in teams across the project:

  • Finance & Economic Regulation - the team that interacts with shareholders and sets the strategy for how the project is delivered, driving the success of the project.
  • Engineering and Technical Design – the team that works on design, production and maintenance for building Sizewell C, taking learnings from building Hinkley Point C.
  • Civil Works Programme – like engineering, but with a focus on earth works and construction design. Ensuring appropriate foundations and concrete structures for the power station are built.
  • Environment and Sustainability Assurance – the team that ensures we are doing right by the environment and achieving our sustainability commitments.
  • Quality Assurance- the team that makes sure we mitigate risk and uphold the quality standards in relation to the construction of Sizewell C.

  This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to gain experience in a key team at the heart of a large, important and high-profile infrastructure project, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda in helping Britain achieve Net Zero. The scale of this project makes it a particularly dynamic and interesting place to work and it will provide you a unique opportunity to develop skills and experience that will be highly valued in the energy and other sectors.

  
  What you can expect:

  There will be opportunities to be involved in a broad range of tasks, encompassing:

  • Local and national politics,
  • Technical design,
  • Project management activities
  • Programme review
  • Maintenance of a risk register,
  • Nuclear and environmental regulations and compliance,
  • Written and quantitative analysis,
  • Key performance indicators and reporting

  
  Exact experience gained varies between teams and assignments. In addition, all placement students will be involved in a group project, working as one team, collaborating and developing initiatives to overcome a challenge faced by the project.

  
  What you'll need to apply:

  • We are open to all disciplines and academic backgrounds as part of building a diverse team with different experiences. Please note, if you put an application in to this opportunity you will be asked to enter your degree type, however, if you don't hold a degree, please enter N/A.
  • Placement preferences will be captured upon application, and placements will be aligned to the suitable team and selected at Sizewell C’s discretion.
  • Flexible, enthusiastic, and diligent approach with a willingness to develop knowledge.
  • Organisational and time management skills.
  • Able to use Microsoft 365 applications to an intermediate level.

  What salary and benefits are we offering you?

  • £21,200 pro rata - £400 per week
  • 4 days holiday during work placement
  • Wellbeing and other employee benefits and experiences

• About the company

  EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom.

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