Sizewell C Project Management Nuclear Industrial Placement
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Operations Management, Engineering Design & Technologists
If you are looking to kick-start a rewarding career where you can really make a difference, come and join our Nuclear Island team on an Industrial Placement in Project Management within our Engineering & Technical discipline, in our London office.
You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects our country has ever seen at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C is a nuclear new-build project in Suffolk. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.
Taking on a real role at a junior level, you’ll learn through hands-on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues.
What you’ll be doing :You’ll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers and technical specialists, helping teams turn plans into delivery. From coordinating activities and tracking progress to understanding technical requirements, risks and interfaces, you’ll see first‑hand how effective project management supports the successful delivery of major engineering projects.
This is an opportunity to develop valuable professional skills, build your industry knowledge and make a meaningful contribution while you’re still at university.
Who we’re looking for:Over the course of this 12‑month programme, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in hands‑on learning, working on real‑world challenges that directly impact the Nuclear Industry.
During your placement, you could be involved in:- Supporting Project Managers and Engineering & Technical teams with the planning and coordination of project activities.
- Helping to monitor programme, milestones, risks, issues and actions.
- Supporting project reporting and providing clear information to help teams make informed decisions.
- Working with engineers and technical specialists to understand project requirements, dependencies and interfaces.
- Coordinating with different teams and stakeholders across a large, multidisciplinary project.
- Supporting meetings, workshops and project reviews, including tracking actions through to completion.
You’ll be supported throughout your placement, with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and build both your technical understanding and project management capability.
You’ll ideally be:We’re looking for curious, motivated students who are excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, technology and project delivery.
You should be currently studying towards a relevant degree that includes, or has developed an interest in, areas such as:- Project Management
- Engineering
- Construction Management
- Technology or Technical Management
- Other relevant technical or project-focused subjects
Sizewell C is a great place to work. Our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Everyone working at Sizewell C, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.
By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work. This aligns to our key values:
- Mastery, learning and standards
- We grow expertise and share knowledge across the programme
- We uphold standards as a collective commitment, not a compliance exercise
- We learn from near misses and mistakes and apply those lessons
- We take quality seriously, even when pace and pressure increase
- Truth, courage and stewardship
- We surface risks early,…
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