An exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and foreword thinking team of project managers and engineers at Clean Dispatchable Power UK. We facilitate the creation of new, sustainable power generation and storage assets, so Uniper can secure a reliable energy supply for the future. This is a great first step to build a career in the future energy industry.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
1. Join our team of engineers and project managers on an exciting 48–52-week placement, starting in September 2025, where you will actively contribute to the delivery of impactful projects.
2. Work alongside a team driving the development of new green assets for Uniper’s portfolio, ensuring security of supply and advancing the energy transition. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the commercial aspects of UK energy projects.
3. Develop practical expertise in project management methodologies while building critical skills in the commercial dynamics of major green infrastructure projects.
4. Gain exposure to government funding mechanisms, energy market operations, and the creation of innovative, sustainable energy solutions—offering an invaluable foundation for a career in the energy industry.
Your profile
5. Proficiency in standard Microsoft tools such as Teams, PowerPoint, Excel etc.
6. Ability to learn quickly and work with others in a fast-paced project development team.
7. Currently studying an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline for the energy industry, including but not limited to Business, Economics, Energy Management, Sustainability Studies, Engineering Management etc.
8. A basic understanding of business and energy markets.
9. Ability to commute to or be located close to our base in Nottingham
10. A Driving License is required
Desirable:
11. Willingness to take initiative and seek opportunities, taking on challenges and proposing solutions.
12. Awareness of trends in the renewable energy sector, sustainability and power generation infrastructure projects.
13. Willingness to travel to various sites and offices around the UK and Germany as required.
14. Understanding of fundamentals of power generation and low carbon technology.
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
15. Competitive salary
16. Personal development and Learning opportunities
17. Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
18. 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
19. Electric vehicle charging at our sites
20. In house Occupational Health Services
21. Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
22. Performance related benefits
23. Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
24. Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!