Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.
Join our Project Management Degree Apprenticeship and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.
"The energy industry is a great sector to work in, with a diverse range of opportunities and a key role to play in the UK's net-zero carbon targets. The HPC project, spanning construction and nuclear operations, has plenty of interesting and challenging opportunities. I find being part of this team very rewarding." 
Lucas, Apprentice 
What is the Project Management Degree Apprenticeship?
Here at EDF we are providing you with a sound academic programme which will give apprentices with all abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to attain a BSc Honours in Project Management. We'll provide you with the knowledge and understanding of Project Management. We''ll also help you develop as a critical, reflective thinker and life-long learner with the ability to recognise the value in applying principles to practice.
You’ll be encouraged to see the links between theory and practice in the workplace, and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours progressively against the Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship Standard.
What salary and benefits are we offering you?
- Starting salary of £21,819 plus excellent benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits package
- Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services 
- Outward Bound programme – team building excursion prior to starting in September
- A dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead for your scheme, as well as the support of a Line Manager and Buddy
Training, development and support for you:
You will have a base location at one of our operating Nuclear sites. The scheme will support you to build your knowledge in project planning, cost management of projects as well as how to deliver projects safely and to a high quality. To support this it will include rotations into different teams and departments and will also include placements based at other locations.
This will help you gain an in-depth understanding of how projects are effectively delivered as well as obtaining an understanding of the wider organisation and how the project teams interact with others to ensure successful delivery.
Following your Apprenticeship, there are so many opportunities for you to progress
- the future is yours for the taking! Head to our Careers page www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about the scheme and Apprentice life at EDF.
Where you’ll work:
You’ll be based at either Heysham , Hartlepool, Torness or Sizewell B. Your training provider will be the University of Cumbria and this will be a fully remote course where you will spend 1 day per week completing this from your base location. You will also have the opportunity to complete rotations at different EDF locations throughout your apprenticeship.
To join our team you’ll need:
- Five GCSE’s in the A*to C or 9 to 4 range including English, Maths and a Science subject.
- 96 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications, A-Levels, BTEC Diplomas, related Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Good communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment.
- This role might suit you if you’ve studied any of the following; Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Maths and Science.
- 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 3 of the last 5 years.
Our Assessment Centre will be held virtually on Wednesday the 10th of April.
 
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you! We use a strengths-based approach to let you shine and showcase your skills and what truly brings you joy. We believe that embracing our individual strengths lies at the heart of engagement and the motivation to succeed and excel in our work. We’re here to guide you and you’ll find helpful tips and advice about the application process and assessment centre dates on our graduate web pages.   
We will be closing this advert when we have our desired number of candidates.
Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.