Our Renewables team is responsible for developing Uniper's solar PV and wind onshore businesses 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 September 2026 for 48‑52 weeks. This opportunity would suit students studying business, economics, finance and accounting or marketing.
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). As a new team, there is plenty of opportunity to work on topics and pick up activities that interest you or align with your passion. A flexible, hands‑on approach will 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 such as UK, Germany, Italy, France, Poland, etc. Review market prices and check financial assessments of key markets.
* Undertake competitor analysis and help identify potential corporate Offtakers, along with organising and preparing offtake meetings.
* Support and prepare marketing material and presentations in preparation for conference events attended later in the year.
* Help develop and create monthly reporting dashboards, and support with the design, implementation, and documentation for key processes.
* Attend stakeholder meetings and support senior managers in their negotiations with Offtakers.
* Receive training and support on achieving the above tasks.
Essential
* This placement will suit students studying either business, economics, finance and accounting, or marketing, as it can be tailored to suit the individual.
* Applicants should be flexible on travel, as some team meetings will take place in Dusseldorf, Germany.
* The role will be hybrid, combining home working, work in the Birmingham office, and occasional trips to our Head Office in Dusseldorf.
Desirable
* Some knowledge of the energy industry would be desirable but is not essential.
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