Jobs in Nuclear and Engineering
Join our nuclear family
Our nuclear family brings together our teams working across the nuclear lifecycle. Whether you’re passionate about becoming a nuclear specialist, developing the next generation of stations, or supporting our existing fleet, there’s a place for you here, in our nuclear family.
Nuclear Operations
Want to be at the forefront of generating clean energy? Or part of the team rethinking end of life for our power stations? Join Nuclear Operations.
Read more and applyHinkley
Point C
Be part of the nuclear renaissance as we develop the UK’s first nuclear power station in 25 years, built on state-of-the-art technology, at Hinkley Point C.
Read more and applyNuclear Services
Want to become a nuclear specialist? Join technical experts, engineers, and project managers at Nuclear Services and work across the nuclear family.
Read more and applyUK EPR Engineering
Passionate about design and engineering? Join the team designing new nuclear projects, working with peers across the world, at EDF EPR Engineering.
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Our nuclear family values
What brings our nuclear family together is a shared commitment to nuclear safety, support for one another, and a culture that encourages everyone to succeed.
Our nuclear family values
What brings our nuclear family together is a shared commitment to nuclear safety, support for one another, and a culture that encourages everyone to succeed.
Shared values
Our strong safety culture is what bonds our nuclear family. It creates an open, collaborative, environment where every opinion is valued and everyone feels confident to speak up.
Supportive culture
Our nuclear family provides a place where everyone feels supported - both at work and beyond - and where each person's skills are valued, no matter their background or experience.
Career development
The size and breadth of the nuclear family offers career opportunities like nowhere else. Whether you want to move up, down, or along the lifecycle, there's a role for you in the nuclear family.
Sizewell C
Sizewell C will be a new nuclear power station for Britain based in Suffolk. It will play a key role in creating a safe, reliable, clean energy future for the UK.
Destination Nuclear
The nuclear industry offers some of the most exciting and inspiring work out there, with a breadth of projects spanning the nuclear lifecycle.
We’ve joined forces with a team of leading nuclear companies, organisations, and educational institutions, working together to promote the many advantages of a career in nuclear and to nurture the next generation of nuclear talent.
With more than two thirds of people already having the transferable skills needed to work in a nuclear role, find out more about the opportunities available and where you fit in.
Are you returning to work following a career break?
Working in partnership with STEM Returners, we’re excited to support talented STEM professionals back into the workplace.
We’re offering paid placement opportunities across our Nuclear business, with flexible working options to help you achieve a balance between career and home life, and to ensure your smooth transition back into work.
If you’ve had a break of 12 months or more, and you’re looking to restart your career, or transfer your skills into a new industry, find out more about our programme and apply for a placement.
Early career opportunities in nuclear
Graduates
Join our Graduate scheme and you'll make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.
ApplyPlacements
Join an Industrial Placement and gain an insight into life at EDF. Discover what it's like to work in the energy industry during a paid 12-month placement.
ApplyApprenticeships
Join one of our exciting Apprenticeships and develop the skills you need to build a great career, whilst being a pioneer of a more sustainable future for our planet.
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Description
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