Technical Project Development Undergraduate

 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

• Be an active member of a team of engineers and project managers during an exciting 48–52-week placement, starting in September 2025, where you will play a key role in advancing impactful projects.
• 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 placement offers a unique opportunity to engage with the technical requirements of our UK energy projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in project management methodologies while enhancing your technical and engineering expertise across a variety of disciplines.
• Build a strong foundation for addressing challenges in technical project development and engineering innovation, paving the way for a successful career in the energy industry.

Your profile

  Essential

• Proficiency in standard Microsoft tools such as Teams, PowerPoint, Excel etc.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with others in a fast-paced project development team.
• Currently studying an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline for the energy industry, including but not limited to engineering, science, energy management, etc.
• A basic knowledge of technical concepts and engineering principles related to power generation and low carbon technology.
• Ability to commute to or be located close to our base in Nottingham
• A Driving License is required

Desirable:

• Willingness to take initiative and seek opportunities, taking on challenges and proposing solutions.
• Awareness of trends in the renewable energy sector, sustainability and power generation infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to travel to various sites and offices around the UK and Germany as required.
• Understanding of fundamentals of power generation and low carbon technology.

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Wor or buy and sell extra holiday
• 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!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager Lauren- Lauren.Ryan-Grealish@Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.