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STEM Industrial Placement

Rolling deadline
Placement
Other
Pay TBC
Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

Rolling deadline

Field

Other

Sector

Other

Year groups

Penultimate Year

Key facts
Function
Other
Released
06 Oct 2026

Overview

  • This STEM Industrial Placement is expected to begin in early September 2027 and offers a starting salary of £26,050, with work at the Hinkley Point C construction site or Satellite Delivery Centre in #Bridgwater.
  • During this 12-month placement, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting one of Europe's largest infrastructure and energy projects.
  • You'll contribute to a project that will provide clean electricity for millions of homes while supporting the UK's energy security.
  • During your STEM Industrial Placement, you'll be immersed in practical learning and supported by mentors and collaborative teams.
What you'll do
  • 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 and Engineering Industrial Placement.
Eligibility
  • To be eligible for this EDF Industrial Placement, you need to be studying towards, or have already achieved, a bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.
  • To 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.
  • Should you disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) for the role you’ll be progressed to the first stage of the selection process.
Funding structure
  • Pay, Benefits and Culture Alongside a starting salary of £26,050 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.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.