Chemical Engineer Graduate Programme
2 weeks ago
Chemical Engineering Graduate Programme
At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Science and Engineering Graduate Programme and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
“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
What does this Chemical Engineering opportunity offer you?
Get ready to launch your Engineering career with our customised 15 – 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.
Pay, benefits and culture:
Alongside a starting salary of £37,500and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
Training, development, and support for you:
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 Chemical graduates have completed:
• Working on our new nuclear power stations under construction (HPC and SZC) by preparing system design documentation or perhaps managing one of our suppliers to deliver a scope of work
• Working on site at an operating nuclear power station, supporting site operations or implementing projects to maintain and renew the assets to support continued operations
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 scheme is accredited with a number of professional institutions, and we’ll support you to gain chartership with the relevant professional body:
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
• Institute of Physics (IoP)
• The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
• The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
You’ll have mentors and industry experts to give you advice along the way and help you with decisions about your future career path.
Your work location:
Throughout the programme, you’ll have the chance to explore a variety of our sites, immersing yourself in the diversity of our business.
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.
Who you are:
To join our team you’ll need a 2:2 Bachelor’s Degree or a 2:2 Postgraduate Degree (obtained or expected) in Engineering, Science or a related subject.
We’re looking for someone with 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.
Additionally, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 19th, 20th and 21st November.
For more information on the programme structure, our culture, and life as a graduate at EDF, visit
Closing Date
We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number and calibre of candidates.
Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero - together.
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