Project Management Graduate

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 Graduate programme and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.
“EDF is a leading company in the global ambition to achieve Net Zero. I wanted to play a key role in this transition whilst developing the skills and industry knowledge to prepare me for the rest of my career.”
Ryan, Graduate
What is the Project Management Graduate scheme?
You’ll embark on a 2-year scheme where you’ll participate in a curated programme and complete 6-month rotations around the business. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in the following project areas:
- Project management/Investment delivery
- Core Engineering
- Operations
- Supply Chain
- Projects team at Gloucester Business Park
You’ll gain valuable experience and build your confidence whilst deciding where you’d like to specialise in the future.
We’re looking for graduates with a real passion for Project Management!
Pay, culture and benefits:
- Starting salary of £35,000, market-leading pension scheme and annual performance bonus
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits package
- Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.     We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.   We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed. 
Training, development and support for you:
We’re passionate about your development and offer a tailored training path that will help develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.
You will also be involved in live multi discipline projects, learning and upskilling in:
- Engineering design, contract and field execution strategies for project delivery
- Large complex multidiscipline contracts and the tender review process
- Control of costs and change
- Close out of commercial claims and the associated negotiations
- Front end design and development of solutions
- Design/construction interface to ensure a smooth transition or handover and how to address the issues which occur at this interface.
At the end of the graduate programme we’ll support you in deciding how you want to progress your career within EDF.
Previous Graduates have gone on to become Project Engineers and Project Managers, the future is yours for the taking!
Head to www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates for more information about the scheme structure, our culture and Graduate life at EDF.
Where you’ll work:
Get ready for an incredible training experience! You will be based at our Sizewell B site and throughout the programme, you’ll have the chance to explore a variety of our sites, immersing yourself in the diversity of our business. We’ve got you covered with practical and financial support every step of the way. Wherever you’re based, you’ll have the opportunity to make amazing memories.
We value work-life balance and understand the importance of personal lives, which is why we offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to network and learn, this journey promises to be one you'll cherish.
To join our team you’ll need:
- 2:2 Bachelor’s Degree or higher (obtained or expected) in a either Programme Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or any other relevant Engineering Degree.
- 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.
- 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 13th of March.
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 at 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