Job Description
Project Management Industrial Placement
Ipswich & Suffolk (12 Months)
£24,500 Salary
This 12-month Project Management Industrial Placement gives you the chance to work on one of the UK’s largest and most significant clean energy infrastructure programmes.
You’ll be contributing to a nationally critical project that will power millions of homes for decades, while gaining real, hands-on project management experience.
This is a real job with real responsibility.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a large-scale infrastructure and energy programme based in Suffolk, working alongside experienced project managers, engineers and delivery teams.
From day one, you’ll:
* Support live infrastructure and nuclear project delivery
* Assist in planning, scheduling and project controls
* Contribute to risk management and reporting
* Engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders
* Help maintain and develop plant condition monitoring processes
* Apply academic learning to real-world engineering challenges
You’ll be supported by mentors and industry specialists while building technical and commercial awareness in a complex, highly regulated environment.
What You’ll Gain
* Direct exposure to major UK infrastructure delivery
* Experience within the nuclear and sustainable energy sector
* Practical project management skills
* Stakeholder management experience
* Insight into safety-critical environments
* Strong foundation for careers in:
* Project Management
* Civil Engineering
* Energy & Utilities
* Infrastructure Delivery
* Nuclear Engineering
Key Criteria (Essential & Desirable)
Education
* Studying Project Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Management or a related discipline
* Placement year required as part of degree
Technical & Commercial Interest
* Strong interest in energy, sustainability and infrastructure
* Curiosity about major nuclear or complex engineering programmes
* Understanding of project lifecycle fundamentals
Skills & Attributes
* Agile and adaptable mindset
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
* Confident communicator with stakeholder awareness
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
* High integrity, professionalism and ethical standards
* Strategic thinker who brings fresh ideas
Security Requirements
* Must be eligible to obtain Security Vetting clearance
Why this placement:
This isn’t just another industrial placement. It places you at the centre of the UK’s long-term clean energy and infrastructure strategy.
You’ll graduate with:
* Tangible project experience
* Exposure to nationally significant delivery
* A powerful CV narrative
* Industry credibility
For students serious about building careers in energy, infrastructure or project management, this is a high-impact opportunity.