Summer Placement – Energy Solutions in London

Looking to get your foot in the door in the world of real estate? We have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student, who is studying at either undergraduate or postgraduate level towards a degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Building Services or similar to join Hollis for a summer placement. The successful candidate will join Hollis in summer 2026 and be based in our London office.

Introducing an amazing opportunity for a Summer Placement in our Energy Solutions team. Our Energy Solutions team helps drive the UK's transition to clean energy by delivering consultancy services for solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging—from feasibility through to installation, project management, and ongoing maintenance. We use advanced 3D modelling, undertake technical due diligence, and work closely with wider Hollis specialists to design and deliver high performance renewable systems. We empower commercial landlords and occupiers to unlock energy savings, reduce carbon emissions, and prepare for tightening regulation such as MEES and the UK's 2030 targets. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the ongoing success and evolution of Hollis.

Your Day To Day

• Assisting with solar PV feasibility assessments, using specialist solar 3D modelling software to analyse rooftop potential.
• Supporting assessments on energy yield, carbon savings, and financial payback modelling.
• Contributing to technical due diligence for acquisitions and disposals involving renewable assets.
• Participating in project management workflows, including resourcing, technical reviews, and client reporting.
• Gaining valuable on-site exposure to related services such as drones, ESG strategy, and O&M management.
• Supporting the Energy Solutions team through service and sector research projects.
• Developing understanding of the market through various stakeholders including clients, contractors and suppliers.

All About You

• You are studying towards a degree at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Building Services or similar.
• You have a keen interest in renewable energy technologies and the built environment.
• You are analytical, proactive and comfortable working with data.
• You are a strong communicator with good attention to detail.
• You are professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, able to prioritise and multi-task with a can-do attitude.
• You are highly organised with the ability to balance tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• You are flexible and able to work under pressure.
• You are a collaborative team player with a willingness to learn.

All About Hollis

We are incredibly proud to have a long tradition of recruiting and nurturing future talent. We currently have 70 graduates, 18 apprentices and 8 placements across our different programmes, so you will be in the best hands to learn and evolve. We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

Our mission is to address complex challenges for our clients while expanding into new markets. This role offers a strong foundation for your professional growth and development.

We are Inclusive. Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups.

If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with Leo Wax by emailing.

Application Instructions

You will be asked to answer three questions: two role specific questions and one Hollis-related question. For each question, you may choose to respond with either a written answer or a video. Each candidate must submit at least one video response, but you can choose which question to answer by video. Make sure all three questions are answered before submitting your application. Written responses should be no more than 250 words each. Video responses should be no longer than 1 minute each.

Good luck!