Finance Industrial Placement - MEH (Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bridgwater, gb
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- To join this EDF Industrial Placement, you'll need to be studying towards, or have achieved, a bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline. You'll have stro
- 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.
- Pay, Benefits and Culture
- Alongside a starting salary of £26,050 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life
- At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it's your journ
- Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disa
- As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to tell us about any support they may need. Should you disclose a disability
- Our Recruitment Process
- We'll guide you through every stage and keep you updated along the way. You'll be supported by real people, with opportunities to ask questions, learn more and receive feedback where possible.
- For our Early Careers Programmes, we use a combination of automated decision-making, assessment technology and human review.
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- Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.
Full description
The Opportunity
Our Finance MEH (Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC) Industrial Placement is expected to begin in early September 2027 and offers a starting salary of £26,050. You'll join a team that plays a key role in helping the business make informed decisions through financial insight, analysis and reporting.
During this 12-month placement, you'll work alongside Financial Control Analysts and Financial Control Managers, gaining practical experience across a range of finance activities. You'll develop valuable commercial and analytical skills while supporting a business that's helping drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.
What You'll Experience
Being part of Hinkley Point C means helping to shape the future of low-carbon energy. You'll contribute to a project that will provide clean electricity for millions of homes while supporting the UK's energy security.
During your Finance MEH (Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC)Industrial Placement, you'll gain experience across a broad range of finance activities. You'll support financial reporting, management information and budgeting processes, while working closely with colleagues across the business to understand how finance supports operational and strategic decision-making.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to real projects from day one, build your confidence in a professional environment and develop the commercial awareness, analytical capability and practical experience that will support your future career in finance.
Your Work Location
You'll be based at the Somerset Innovation Centre in #Bridgwater. Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you'll be part of a collaborative team environment where you'll gain exposure to key business activities and develop your professional network.
Who You Are
To join this EDF Industrial Placement, you'll need to be studying towards, or have achieved, a bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline. You'll have strong analytical skills, enjoy working with data and be keen to develop your commercial understanding within a large and complex organisation.
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.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of £26,050 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it's your journey, powered by us.