Commercial Assistant

Looking to kick-start your career in a commercial role with real impact? Join a 12‑month placement at one of the UK’s most advanced nuclear power stations and gain valuable hands-on experience in commercial operations, project support, and strategic business planning. This is your chance to work inside a large-scale organisation that plays a vital role in delivering sustainable energy for the UK. The Opportunity This full-time paid placement is based at a nuclear power station in Suffolk . You’ll work within the Commercial Department , helping to improve operational performance, support procurement strategies, manage key business projects and enhance safety across site functions. You’ll apply your academic understanding to live business challenges and learn how commercial, operational and engineering teams collaborate in a highly regulated environment. With support from experienced colleagues, you’ll build skills in communication, stakeholder management, performance monitoring and data analysis. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be part of a site-based commercial team with exposure to a variety of high-value projects. Past students in this department have: Contributed to site-wide operational and performance reviews Supported safety and efficiency initiatives Analysed cost, performance and procurement data Delivered presentations and insights to internal stakeholders Helped improve condition monitoring and contractor planning Supported business improvement projects across different departments You’ll gain confidence working across cross-functional teams and will have the chance to make a measurable contribution to ongoing site initiatives. Key Criteria / Must‑Haves To be eligible, candidates must: Be on track to achieve (or already hold) a 2:2 degree or above in one of the following areas: Business Economics Engineering Mathematics Or another analytical discipline Have a genuine interest in the commercial or operational side of large-scale infrastructure or utilities Be confident with data analysis , problem solving and report writing Be comfortable working in a regulated, safety-first environment Hold the legal right to work in the UK from the start of the placement Desirable qualities: Knowledge of commercial strategy, procurement or business planning Experience using Excel or data visualisation tools Effective communicator with strong attention to detail What You’ll Gain Annual salary of £24,500 Exposure to a commercial environment in a complex infrastructure setting Support from experienced mentors and business professionals Real-world experience that complements your university studies Strong foundation for future careers in business, operations or energy

Location: Suffolk, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/17/2025