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Business Studies & Renewables Undergraduate

Calendar07/09/2026

ClockFull-time, Fixed-term

GlobeBirmingham

Money£26,100

Business Studies & Renewables Undergraduate

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Our Renewables team is responsible for developing Uniper's solar PV and wind onshore businesses, primarily in our core European markets. The Renewables business is one of the key drivers of our joint strategic ambitions. Our goal is to achieve a target of at least 8 Gigawatts (GW) of ready to build capacity by 2030, laying the foundation for Uniper's decarbonisation transformation.

As we grow our new renewables business, we have an exciting opportunity in our Energy Offtake team for a University Student who is seeking an undergraduate placement in Industry starting in September 2026 for 48-52 weeks. This opportunity would suit students studying business, economics, finance and accounting or marketing.

Your responsibilities

The Energy Offtake team is responsible for securing routes to market for the renewable energy we produce and selling the power under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Energy Offtake is a new team and so there is plenty of opportunity to work on topics and pick up activities that you find interesting or have a passion for. A flexible, hands-on approach would be well-suited for the placement. The successful candidate will undertake the typical tasks as outlined below:

  • Support the team in assessing the European renewables market looking at specific countries like UK, Germany, Italy, France, Poland etc. Reviewing market prices and checking financial assessments of key markets.
  • You will undertake competitor analysis and help identify potential corporate Offtakers along with organising and preparing offtake meetings.
  • You will support and prepare marketing material and presentations in preparation for conference events being attended later in the year.
  • We would also like you to help us develop and create monthly reporting dashboards and support with the design, implementation, and documentation for key processes.
  • You will gain invaluable experience by attending stakeholder meetings and perhaps even support the senior managers in their negotiations with Offtakers.
  • Please note that we will provide training and support on achieving the above tasks.

Your profile

Essential

  • This placement will suit students studying either business, economics, finance and accounting or marketing as the placement can be tailored to suit the individual.
  • Applicants should be flexible on travel as some team meetings will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • The role will be hybrid working and will be a combination of home working and working in the Birmingham office along with the occasional trip to our Head Office in Dusseldorf.

Desirable:

  • Some knowledge of the energy industry would be desirable but is not essential.

Job ID:

89044

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Type of contract:

Fixed-term

Working model:

Full-time, Fixed-term

Start date:

07/09/2026

Application deadline:

30/04/2026

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail and we will get back to you:

resourcinguk@uniper.energy

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  • Health Insurance

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Uniper is a European energy company with a global reach that makes a decisive contribution to security of supply and energy transformation.  We work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible.

Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.

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