Undergraduate Placement Year - Environmental Assessment Support
Location: Nottingham, GB, NG11 0EE
Country/Region: GB
Contract type: (unspecified)
Working hours: Hybrid
Compensation: (unspecified)
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
The Environmental Services team is active in a variety of new low carbon energy projects as well as supporting existing operations across our 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
* Running dispersion models to assess impacts of power station emissions on air quality and analysing the results
* Monitoring of air quality, noise and bore‑hole water in the vicinity of power stations.
* Providing planning and permitting support for the development of new sites
* Assessing costs and benefits of new and emerging generation and decarbonisation technologies
* Reviewing new environmental legislation to determine the implications for the energy sector
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
* Currently studying a degree in Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, 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.
Benefits
* 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, Cycle2Work 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 resourcinguk@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
Start Date: 24/08/2026
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.
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