Science and Engineering Industrial Placement

Sizewell C Science and Engineering Industrial Placement Suffolk

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Job Description

If you are looking to kick start a career that is rewarding, where you can really make a difference, then come join our Science and Engineering Industrial Placement Programme. You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects that our country has ever seen, being 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.

We’re recruiting for students to join our Science and Engineering Industrial Placement programme at our Suffolk offices.

Taking on a real job at a junior level, you'll have the opportunity to learn through hands‑on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues.

• Disciplines in Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
• A genuine interest in the energy industry and a passion for sustainability and being a part of making a difference.
• An interest in working in major nuclear and infrastructure programmes.
• We will need you to be open‑minded, flexible and have an agile way of thinking to succeed in a dynamic fast‑paced project environment.
• Having a strategic mindset that brings innovative ideas.
• Effective interpersonal skills are key, as well as being able to demonstrate high ethical behaviour, integrity, humility, and character.
• Effective communication skills will be required to manage your stakeholders whilst prioritising competing demands.

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. Most of your learning will be on the job, supported by your mentor and the teams around you. You’ll have a chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree.

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting.

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary of £24,500, we offer a market‑leading company pension scheme, 28 days paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Closing date: 23:59 on 07 January 2026. Please note that we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Join the team at Sizewell

C. Our vision is Lead The Way On Nuclear.

The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new mega projects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset.

When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs.

Our vision is Lead The Way On Nuclear. We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home‑grown energy, energy price stability and ultra‑low carbon power in abundance.

We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long‑lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can…