Nuclear Business Graduate

Job Description

If you are looking to kick‑start a rewarding career where you can really make a difference, join our Nuclear Business Graduate Programme. You will work on Sizewell C, one of the most significant sustainable energy projects in the country, at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. When completed, the project will supply dependable low‑carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

Launch your business career with our customised 2‑year training programme. You will rotate through placements designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, learning from experts and gaining valuable experience. Throughout the programme you will have the support of a career line manager, a placement manager, mentor, and buddy.

As a Nuclear Business Graduate at Sizewell C you will gain hands‑on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to projects that support the UK’s journey to net zero. Placement opportunities will be determined by business need and may include Corporate Strategy, Treasury, Economic Regulation, Energy, Environment and Sustainability, and working with the UK Government.

You will be based at the Sizewell C office in London, with placements of up to 6 months, and may need to travel to other locations to support other business units and expand your knowledge of the nuclear industry.

Applicants must have, or be expecting to achieve, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (2:2 or higher) in Finance, Business, Economics, Politics, Energy & Sustainability, or Data Analytics. We seek people with a genuine interest in nuclear energy, a passion for sustainability, and an open‑mind, flexible, agile mindset. A strategic mindset that brings innovative ideas, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and high ethical behaviour, integrity, humility, and character are essential.

Starting salary of £35,000 per annum, a market‑leading pension scheme, and a package that includes bespoke benefits such as electric‑vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

Applications accepted until 23:59 on Friday 23 January 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive a high number of applications; we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Join the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. Sizewell C is one of the world’s biggest new mega projects, building a 3.2‑GW nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast. When built, it will generate low‑carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7 % of the UK’s current electricity needs.

Sizewell C will be funded under the Regulated Asset Base model. Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. We operate within a complex stakeholder environment, engaging with government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This offers unmatched professional challenge and growth.

We encourage and embrace diversity. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; we may consider sponsorship but prefer local recruitment. Security vetting will be required, ordinarily requiring a UK residency of at least three of the past five years.

By submitting an application you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF’s employee privacy policy. EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.