Undergraduate Placement - Low Carbon Services

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Full-time, Fixed-term

Nottingham

£25,000

Undergraduate Placement - Low Carbon Services

Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
During this exciting transition to clean, low carbon generation, our Low Carbon Services Team provides a comprehensive range of engineering services to Uniper's energy generation portfolio of fossil fuel, biofuel, renewable, hydrogen and low carbon generation sites throughout the UK and internationally. This role offers you the opportunity to work alongside a team of fellow technical, environmental and engineering specialists in supporting low carbon technology developments to deliver Uniper's net zero commitments across our international portfolio of projects, whilst growing your own skills and experience at the same time.

Your responsibilities

The Low Carbon Services team is active in a variety of low carbon energy projects as well as supporting operations across our existing sites. You will work closely alongside scientists and engineers on a range of activities which may include:

  • Supporting the implementation of innovative solutions and new technologies to help deliver Uniper’s decarbonisation goals
  • Assessing costs and benefits of new technologies
  • Reviewing new legislation to determine the implications for the energy sector
  • Process consultancy, to reduce environmental impacts of operations at our current portfolio
  • Supporting delivery of environmental and sustainability reporting

This Placement opportunity will allow you to experience working in many of these areas and to understand the environmental and engineering considerations and issues that are key components of an energy business.

Your profile

  • Studying for a degree in Physics, Chemistry, any relevant Engineering discipline, or Natural Sciences
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Strong collaborative values and flexibility to work across a range of projects
  • Good computer literacy

Please note this placement will be for between 48-52 weeks and will begin in Summer 2025

Job ID:

88061

Application deadline:

01/05/2025

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.energy

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We look forward to receiving your application!

Your Uniper Talent Acquisition Team

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy and at the same time securing the supply of energy. As a company operating internationally, 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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