Sustainability Industrial Placement

Job Description

If you are looking to kick start a career that is rewarding, where you can really make a difference, then come join our Sustainability Industrial Placement programme within our Sustainability Team. You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects that our country has ever seen, being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.

Sizewell C is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

We’re recruiting for students to join our Sustainability Industrial Placement programme at our London Office.

Taking on a real job at a junior level, you'll have the opportunity to learn through hands‑on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues.

Over the course of this 12‑month programme, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in hands‑on learning, working on real‑world challenges that directly impact the energy industry. Most of your learning will be on the job, supported by your mentor and the teams around you. You’ll have a chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree.

Sustainability Industrial Placements are expected to be involved in the following work streams:

• You will work across the Sustainability Team, supporting and gaining knowledge about Corporate Sustainability, the importance of embedding environmental sustainability into the construction programme and learn about how we are creating social value.
• Support in sustainability communications campaigns, training and other projects to help embed a culture of sustainability across the organisation.
• Conduct desk based research to support the work of the Sustainability Team.
• Assisting across the team to help us to realise our Sustainability commitments.

• Disciplines in Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Environmental, Sustainability or relevant Engineering or Science related subjects.
• A genuine interest in the energy industry and a passion for sustainability and being a part of making a difference.
• An interest in working in major nuclear and infrastructure programmes.
• 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.

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.

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary of £26,750 we offer a market‑leading company pension scheme, 28 days paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Closing date:
Please note that this advertisement will close once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Please note that we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

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