Graduate Electrical Engineer 2024
Job Description
Graduate Development Programme 2024
Are you a recent Graduate looking for a genuine position, not simply an internship without hope of a permanent role? Vulcain are looking to bring in ambitious, career-minded, STEM Graduates to work on some of the most challenging projects in the UK.
Vulcain Engineering provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 16 countries and employing over 2,700 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.
With a primary focus on the Nuclear Sector, our Technical Communities based in the South West of England are making valuable contributions to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC).
We are offering you an opportunity to transfer your knowledge into real-life applications and be a part of the UK’s drive towards Carbon Net Zero.
Training and Development
Be assured that when you join our team, we’ll ensure you have the relevant training and development you need to do your job well and become part of a successful business:
- Start with a 2 week induction training period with your fellow graduates, with topics like Introduction to Nuclear, Nuclear Safety, guest speakers from the Nuclear Sector and ice-breaker activities.
- You will receive a detailed training plan scoping out the first two years of your career on the Graduate Scheme with us.
- You will also develop your softer skills with training to prepare and develop your approach to working with colleagues and the client.
- Training has been developed with the UK-SPEC in mind – the core training is likely to include: Commercial Awareness, Risk Management and the APM-PFQ.
- We will work with you to assign you a Vulcain mentor as you begin your career with us.
- You will become a STEM ambassador as part of our corporate social responsibility.
- We offer placements which can vary between 3 – 12 months, embedded within the client organisation (please note that these can vary in duration and location depending on client need). We aim to ensure you have a rotation of at least two placements during your Graduate Scheme time.
- You will be actively encouraged to continue your professional development towards Chartership.
- The potential to visit sites like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C or even sites like Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant.
- You may even be asked to work from one of our abroad offices for a period of time.
Qualifications
- You should hold or be about to complete a degree in an Engineering or STEM related discipline (First or Upper Second).
Who are You? Skills, Abilities and Behaviours
We are looking for people committed to a career with Vulcain Engineering. People interested in a varied, dynamic role and who can demonstrate:
- Active listening and communication to ensure tasks are well understood and communicated to management thereby building strong work relationships and trust within teams.
- Strong organisational flare and the ability to achieve all requirements to time, cost, and quality requirements.
- Questioning attitude to avoid complacency and continuously challenge existing conditions.
- Personal accountability to take responsibility for work and safety.
- Cultural awareness and ability to work in and with multinational teams.
- Critical thinking using an open mind to analyse, interpret and explain problems and issues.
- It’s important to be flexible and keep an open mind when it comes to our placement opportunities. We are a company that offers many opportunities in the UK and further afield.
How to Apply
Start your Vulcain journey by:
- Sending a copy of your most up to date CV
- Attach a cover letter answering the below question. Each answer should be one or two paragraphs long and should not exceed 1 side of A4 paper in total.
- A paragraph explaining why you think you are the right person for this opportunity.
- What do you think the future energy mix will look like in the UK by 2050?
PLEASE NOTE:
If the application does not contain the requirement set out in “How to Apply” then we will be unable to accept your application for the 2024 Graduate Scheme intake.
Application Timeline
- Applications close 3rd November 2023
- Interviews w/c 20th and w/c 27th November 2023
- Compulsory Graduate Scheme 2 Week Induction starts from w/c 19th August 2024
- Placements from w/c 2nd September 2024
Meet the Team
- Swansea Bay Campus – Wednesday 18th October
- Bath University – Tuesday 31st October
Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.
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