The Engineering Industrial Placement Proramme

We’re recruiting for Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering students to join us our Engineering Programme, working at Torness power station, Hinkley Point C or in our offices in Barnwood, Gloucester.  

 You'll have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues. 

Training, development and support for you

 Over this 12-month programme, most of what you learn will be on the job, with support from your mentor and the teams you work in. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your academic training to genuine problems that are faced in the energy industry and complete modules that contribute to your degree. 

 Previous students on an Engineering Industrial Placement have been involved in projects such as: 

• Supporting improvements to safety through communications campaigns, training and other improvement projects 
• Looking at how radiation protection supports the building and operational life of new power stations; developing the skills necessary to support a wide range of teams in order to provide advice on radiation protection. 
• Assisting in running, maintaining and developing the condition monitoring programme throughout a plant 

Where you'll work

 We are looking for people to join our teams at Torness power station, Hinkley Point C and Barnwood, Gloucester

What you’ll need to apply

• On track to achieve or will have already achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
• Technical and analytical skills 
• Desire to learn and develop new skills 

Our work placements are designed to help you identify your strengths and develop your skills within a real-world organisation, an experience which is invaluable for your future career. 

 We’re looking for people who are keen to learn more about our exciting industry and have a desire to develop skills such as communication, problem-solving, team-working and time-management, within a commercial environment.  

What salary and benefits are we offering you?

• Starting salary of £19,100  
• 25 days’ annual leave 
• Flexible benefits package 
• Wellbeing and support services