About Us
About the Role
Chemistry Graduate Programme
Ready to launch your chemistry career and help Britain achieve net zero? At EDF, Success is Personal. Here, you’ll learn from experts, develop key skills, and shape your future within a business that’s powering the UK’s clean energy transition. “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
The Opportunity
Alongside earning a salary of £37,500 per annum, you’ll join a 16‑month training programme designed to build your technical expertise and professional confidence. You’ll rotate through placements across the nuclear lifecycle – from design and construction to operation and decommissioning. You’ll work on real‑world projects, gain exposure to advanced reactor systems, and receive protected training time for courses such as Nuclear Fundamentals and Safety Culture. You’ll also be supported to begin your journey towards chartership with the Royal Society of Chemistry or other relevant professional bodies.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Chemistry Graduate at EDF, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support the UK’s journey to net zero.
* Support pre-operations chemistry at Hinkley Point C
* Review chemistry control for new nuclear designs
* Prepare fire strategies for power station buildings
* Work in Fuel Route, Outage and Investment Delivery teams
* Support graphite inspections and contribute to R&D initiatives
Your Work Location
You’ll be based at one of our key sites: Gloucester, Bristol, Bridgwater, Hartlepool or Sizewell B. You’ll also have the opportunity for at least one placement away from your main location, gaining exposure to the wider EDF nuclear family. Most locations require 3–5 days in office per week.
Who You Are
To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:2 Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths or a related subject. You’ll have a genuine interest in nuclear energy, strong communication and organisational skills, and a passion for solving technical problems.
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.
Pay, Benefits And Culture
Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, 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.
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 disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today!
Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 10th December. Join us and find your success at EDF!
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