Construction Project Management – Graduate Scheme in Somerset

Start your graduate career in a sector transforming the energy landscape. Are you ready to turn your degree into a valuable career? At Vulcain Engineering we’re offering ambitious STEM graduates the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting and impactful engineering projects, helping to drive the transition to a net zero future. Founded in the mid-2000s to specialise in energy and environmental projects, we are a global engineering consultancy operating in over 16 countries with over 2,700 professionals worldwide. You could become part of a team delivering high value expertise across major nuclear infrastructure programmes, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.

Vulcain Engineering UK’s 2 Year Graduate Development Programme offers an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Construction Project Management Graduate at Hinkley Point C, working on-site five days a week. Graduates are embedded within the Mechanical, Electrical teams. You can expect:

• A 2-week induction programme including your welcome to Vulcain, nuclear fundamentals, safety and key insights from industry leaders.
• A structured 2-year development plan tailored to your growth and need.
• Working on site at Hinkley Point C, gaining hands-on experience.
• A dedicated mentor to guide your development.
• Our UK-SPEC aligned training programme covering commercial awareness, risk management, and project management, empowers you to grow into a well-rounded professional, developing technical expertise and transferrable skills.
• Support towards achieving Chartered status.
• You’ll automatically be included in the Vulcain’s Future Leaders (VFL) programme - a UK wide network for all new entrants.

About you: You must hold or be about to complete a degree in Construction, Engineering or STEM related discipline (First or Upper Second Class). You should be committed to a career with Vulcain Engineering. You should thrive in a varied, dynamic, collaborative environment and you must demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to question the status quo and continuously challenge existing ways of working.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Accountability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and use data effectively.
• Flexibility and willingness to explore different opportunities and challenges.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively within multinational teams.

Indefinite and independent right to work in the UK, due to the high level of security clearance required on several of our UK Nuclear sites. Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this role is based on-site at HPC full-time and does not include travel expense coverage.

At Vulcain, you won’t just build a career, you’ll build expertise, confidence and a network that will shape your future.

How to apply: Start your Vulcain journey by sending your current CV with a cover letter attached (as one document) detailing why you would like to work in the nuclear sector, and what attracts you to our 2026 Graduate Development Programme.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline. We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• Salary: Starting – £32,000, After 12 months – £35,000
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
• £30 a day site allowance
• Enhanced pay for weekend shifts
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical