Job Details

This four-year programme combines academic learning with practical experience. You’ll develop skills in project planning, cost management, and safe delivery, while rotating through different teams to understand how projects succeed across EDF.

The programme is primarily delivered in day-release mode by University of Cumbria, with learning on a fixed day each week from 9am to 5pm. At the start, there is usually a more intensive block of study (around late September) to help learners get to know each other, their tutors, and University systems. Normal day-release delivery then begins from October.

Learning runs throughout the calendar year and includes formal University sessions and guided independent study. Most learning is online, with some optional in-person opportunities. The full timetable will be provided once a place on the course is confirmed.

Your Work Location

You’ll be based at #Heysham Power Station.

What You’ll Experience

• A structured degree programme delivered by the University of Cumbria
• Rotations across EDF teams to build broad project management experience
• Practical learning supported by mentors and a dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead
• Opportunities to work on major projects shaping Britain’s energy future
• Team-building activities, including an Outward Bound programme before you start

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.  As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview. 

We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (such as A-Levels or equivalent), along with GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects.

You’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn – with strong communication skills and an interest in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Maths or Science.

The Assessment Centre will be delivered in person. Further details, including the date and location, will be confirmed in due course.

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 last five years.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.