Instrumentation and Control Industrial Placement

Job Description About The RoleReady to explore how control systems shape the future of energy? At EDF, Success is Personal. Join our Instrumentation & Control Industrial Placement and contribute to one of the UKs most ambitious infrastructure projects while developing the skills and experience to power your future."Electricity is such a vital component in everyones lives. It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling. Priyanka, Science & Engineering Industrial PlacementThe OpportunityThis 12-month placement offers a starting salary of 24,500 and the chance to work at #Bridgwater on the Hinkley Point C construction site the largest construction project in Europe.Youll join our Instrumentation & Control Programme, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and safety-focused environment. Youll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real-world challenges, and develop technical, analytical and collaborative skills that will support your future career.What Youll Be DoingDuring your Instrumentation & Control Industrial Placement, youll be immersed in practical learning and supported by mentors and collaborative teams. Past students have contributed to safety improvement campaigns, supported radiation protection strategies, and helped maintain condition monitoring programmes across operational sites.This placement offers the chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree.Your Work LocationYoull be based at the #Bridgwater Hinkley Point C construction site, where youll be part of a team driving progress on one of the UKs most significant energy projects.Who You AreTo be eligible for this EDF industrial placement, you need to be on track to achieve or have already achieved a bachelors or postgraduate degree (2:2 or higher) in Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Software, Electrical Engineering or Physics.Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyones Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.Security VettingTo be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.Pay, Benefits And CultureAlongside a starting salary of 24,500 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. Thats why we offer you the freedom to develop a career thats unique to you. Here, Success is Personal its your journey, powered by us.Everyone is welcome at EDF; were committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme so please dont delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!At EDF, we offer a wide range of opportunities within the discipline you've applied for. We'll work closely with you to identify the role that best matches your skills and aspirations, which means you may be considered for multiple positions.#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFCareers #DestinationNuclearSuccess is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.

Created: 2025-12-16