As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity we’re busy building Britain’s own wind, nuclear and solar energy supply to reduce our reliance on energy imports and help prevent future price rises.
At EDF, we’d love our graduate programme to be a launchpad for your unique career journey. Embolden your passion and ambition, learn from mentors and industry experts, and empower your skills and potential. Let’s inspire change and contribute to building a more sustainable energy future.
Here, success is personal, and through our collaborative 16-month training programme, you’ll learn from the expertise of today and begin developing the creativity and innovation of tomorrow.
“The Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme has given me the fantastic opportunity to work across all aspects of the nuclear lifecycle: Design, Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning. Every team has been enthusiastic about my personal development!” Harry, Engineer
EDF is leading the transition to a cleaner, low-emission, electric future and tackling climate change. We’re generating the right mix of wind, nuclear and solar electricity to power the nation, whatever the weather. We’d love for you to join us on our journey to help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.
Get ready to launch your Engineering career with our customised 16 month training programme! You'll rotate through exciting placements that are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Experience the hands-on work across our Nuclear new build sites.
We're committed to your growth, offering a tailored training path to enhance your skills and knowledge.
You’ll contribute to different projects throughout the programme and here are some examples of work our recent I&C graduates have completed:
Our Science and Engineering Programme also includes protected training time for courses covering nuclear fundamentals, EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) systems, communications and health & safety.
Our programme is accredited with a number of professional institutions, and we’ll support you to gain chartership with the relevant professional body:
You’ll have mentors and industry experts to give you advice along the way and help you with decisions about your future career path.
During your training period, the main locations you could be based at are:
Please note this programme is rotational in its nature, so you will be required to move around. But don’t worry - we’ve got you covered with practical and financial support every step of the way.
Post the Training period, you will have an opportunity to be offered a permanent role as a Standard I&C Engineer at Hinkley Point C power plant having the responsibility of supporting Operational I&C Design modification and Validations during the life cycle of the plant. Some of the responsibilities would include:
Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a host of customisable benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, healthcare cash plan, tech vouchers, product discounts, experience days, and many more.
Everyone’s welcome at EDF. We are committed to building a future workforce that reflects equal gender balance, supports social mobility, and includes individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will do everything possible to support your application, making necessary adjustments as required.
To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved or be expecting a bachelor’s degree, 2:2 or higher, in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths. You must also have a genuine interest in nuclear energy, the power generation industry and technology with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, whilst being keen to solve technical problems.
Also, to meet our security vetting requirements, you need to have lived in the UK for at least three out of the past five years.
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