Natural Hazards and Environment EDF UK R&D Industrial Placement

At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Natural Hazards and Environment Industrial Placement and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero. 

“Working at EDF has been an incredible opportunity to gain insight into the energy industry. Since the start of my placement, I have been treated as a valuable member of my team, being involved in a range of projects from climate change to space weather risk to key assets. Through this, I have been supported to develop my skills in coding, data analysis, communication, and time management, to name a few. Regular 1:1 meeting with my manager and colleagues enable me to gain feedback on my work and clarify any doubts I may have about my tasks.” Alex, Natural Hazards, and Environment R&D Industrial Placement

What does this Natural Hazards and Environment opportunity offer you?

We’re recruiting for students to join our UK Research & Development (R&D) Centre for this 12-month Natural Hazards and Environment Programme Placement in London.  

Our EDF R&D UK Centre is an integral part of the EDF Group R&D international network. The strategy of the centre is to lead research and development for EDF, creating value, preparing for future challenges, and unlocking opportunities for the business.   

During this placement, you’ll contribute to the R&D programme which underpins the lifetime extension of our current fleet of nuclear power plants. 

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £25,500 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. 

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background. 

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. 

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

Training, development, and support for you 

Over this 12-month programme we will provide you with insight into the R&D challenges in the areas of Environment and Natural Hazards including Meteorology, Ocean Sciences, Space, Weather, Statistics and Climate Change, gaining vital experience in how EDF applies research work to deliver solutions to the business units.   

You’ll have the opportunity to work with key stakeholders to support the operations of our current fleet of nuclear power stations, our new build development projects, as well as offering support to renewable energy sites such as offshore wind farms. 

You’ll build both technical and non-technical skills, learn about a variety of natural hazards and how they can impact energy infrastructure, and develop skills in statistics, coding and technical report writing.    

Previous Industrial placements have been involved in working on statistical analysis of natural hazards; liaising with clients; technical reporting; R-script development; and been given the opportunity to present their work to different internal and external audiences.

This industrial placement will provide you with a better understanding about how academic research work and skills obtained throughout an undergraduate degree can be used within a major company.  You will also gain important technical, and report writing skills and have the chance to meet like-minded researchers within the EDF R&D UK Centre and practitioners from our various business units.

We’re here to support you throughout the process and you’ll find helpful tips and advice here: https://www.edfenergy.com/careers/early-careers 

Your work location 

This placement will be based in Victoria, London (SW1E). We have a flexible working policy, so there will be the opportunity to work remotely from time to time.  

Who you are

We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Environmental and natural hazards, meteorology, ocean science, space, weather, or climate change. You should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities. A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communication skills are also essential qualities we seek.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace. 

Closing Date 

We are anticipating significant interest in this role and the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applications so don’t delay, apply today!! 

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.