Environmental Undergraduate
24/08/2026
Hybrid, Full-time, Trainee (fixed-term)
Birmingham
Environmental Undergraduate
Are you a passionate and driven Environmental Undergraduate eager to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic team in Birmingham and embark on a transformative journey in the energy sector. As a part of Uniper, a global player in the energy industry, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable, future-oriented energy landscape.
Your responsibilities
As an Environmental Undergraduate at Uniper, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Stay updated on recent developments in UK environmental legislation and assist in summarising and communicating these changes to stakeholders.
- Contribute to our carbon accounting process, supporting our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with various requirements related to our environmental permits.
- Participate in identifying lessons from environmental incidents and assist in conducting internal environmental audits.
- Support the environmental management system to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement, enhancing our overall environmental performance.
- Support new low carbon projects in their efforts to obtain environmental permits, playing a crucial role in expanding our sustainable energy initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of environmental sustainability reports, helping to showcase our commitment to sustainable practices.
Your profile
- Currently studying a physical or environmental science degree program.
- A strong desire to gain exposure to environmental legislation and standards relevant to industry and permitted sites.
- Good interpersonal skills with an eagerness to learn and adapt to working across various functions.
- Basic knowledge of environmental management systems and audit management.
This placement opportunity is designed to help you gain valuable experience and insights into the environmental field while working alongside experienced professionals.
Job ID:
88770
:
24/12/2025
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:
career@uniper.energyPlease note: Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by e-mail for data protection reasons. We would therefore like to ask you to apply exclusively here via our career page. The process is very simple and only takes a few minutes.
As long as our positions are online here on the career page, the application process is not yet complete and the positions are still vacant.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Your Uniper Talent Acquisition Team
Living diversity, fairness and inclusion (DEI) at Uniper
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. That's why we encourage applications from suitably qualified and suitable people regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We embrace inclusion and support flexible working.
What makes Uniper stand out as an employer
Rapid access to quality private medical care for illness and injury. The insurance includes a private GP service and pathway services to fast-track care.
Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.
Pension Scheme
In recognising the benefit of flexible working in achieving the right balance between work and personal lives, Uniper supports varied working arrangements and flexible working applications.
Flexible Working
A continuous and personal journey, Uniper supports with flexible learning opportunities and where appropriate professional qualifications.
Professional Development and Career Opportunities
With cover levels designed to suit your family circumstances it allows you to claim for routine and complex dental treatments.
Dental Insurance
In addition to a minimum entitlement of 26 days plus Bank Holidays, the programme enables you to take some extra time off or free up some cash.
Holiday Buy and Sell Programme
Holiday with complete peace of mind with worldwide or European annual multi-trip travel insurance.
Travel Insurance
Purchase a bike and save on tax and National Insurance on your regular commute to work.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Enjoy savings from all your favourite retailers via our employee discount store on everything from high street stores, restaurants and days out.
Uniper Discounts
In addition to company provided Death in Service benefits a ‘top-up’ benefit is available to employees and their partners.
Life Insurance
A payout in the event of serious accident injuries; for you, your partner and/or children.
Personal Accident Insurance
Offering a tax-free lump sum payout should you become ill. Cover can be extended to a partner and child cover is free from birth to 21 years old.
Critical Illness Insurance
Many employees have caring responsibilities outside of the workplace. Uniper’s special leave policy reflects the changing needs of employees and aims to accommodate personal commitments where possible.
Family Friendly Policies
Be supported. The Uniper employee assistance program is designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of the office. Available 24/7 every day of the year it offers a freephone support line, online resources and a confidential counselling service.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
We are Uniper
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.
Application process
Online application
Have you found a suitable job posting? Then you can apply online right here. The application process is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Once we have received your application successfully, you will receive confirmation by e-mail immediately afterwards.
