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.