Undergraduate - Monitoring Team

Undergraduate - Performance Monitoring Team

Do you know the itch you get when something is just not working right, and you want to know why? Join a team which gets you! By modelling or investigation, by talking to people on the ground or getting our hands dirty...this team is responsible to ensure that our assets perform as needed: deliver reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy. Join our team and be part of it!

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 characterised 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!

• We are looking for someone to join us on a 48‑52 week placement, with the start date being flexible from June 2026 onwards.
• You will support the team with thermodynamic modelling and data analysis to drive Power Plants improvements.
• You will support in deploying the Performance Monitoring Process to our Power Plants.
• You will support teams we interface with, to understand and use our data.
• You will drive small improvement projects, within the team and in interface with other teams in Uniper.
• Ability to travel between Uniper sites throughout the UK and, on occasion, international travel.

• Currently studying/working towards a degree with a strong mathematical base i.e. engineering, physics or similar.
• Knowledge about data analysis algorithms and how to apply them to complex data systems.
• Structured working style: understand the value of clear reporting, presentation and planning, comfortable and proactive to engage with stakeholders.
• Comfortable to question the status‑quo: do you see inefficiencies in the team? Can we do things better? You are comfortable to speak up!
• You are available to come in the office to meet the team when required (e.g. 1‑2 days a week).
• Modelling or programming (e.g. Python) skills.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Basic knowledge of energy conversion system: CCGT, Hydro, Battery, CO2 capture…
• Operational Excellence mindset: client focus, think how processes could be improved, performance KPI driven.
• Ability to speak German would be advantageous but not required.

• 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, Cycle2
  
  Work or buy and sell extra holiday.
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager – Lauren.

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

Location:

Nottingham, GB, NG11 0EE

Contract type:
Full time

Working Hours:

Full time

Compensation:
Not disclosed in description.

Start Date:

27/07/2026

Deadline: 19/01/2026

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. 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.