Summer Placement – Energy Solutions

Looking to get your foot in the door in the world of real estate? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student, who’s 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.
• Support the Energy Solutions team through service and sector research projects.
• Develop understanding of the market through various stakeholders including clients, contractors and suppliers.

All about you:

• You’re 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’re analytical, proactive and comfortable working with data.
• You’re a strong communicator with good attention to detail.
• You’re professional, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, able to prioritise and multi‑task with a can‑do attitude.
• You’re highly organised with the ability to balance tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• You’re flexible and able work under pressure.
• You’re a collaborative team player with a willingness to learn.

All about Hollis:

We’re incredibly proud to have a long tradition of recruiting and nurturing future talent. 72 of our current employees started with us on our emerging talent programmes (11 are now directors), with the longest serving being with us for a whopping 26 years! We currently have 70 graduates, 18 apprentices and 8 placements across our different programmes, so you’ll be in the best hands to learn and evolve. We’re also humbled by our 88% pass rate over the last 12 months, so you’ll be in the best hands to succeed. We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun! We’re independently‑owned and independently‑minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. 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. Our surveyors collaborate closely with other teams, utilising our Hollis ‘One Team’ approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. This role offers a strong foundation for your professional growth and development.

Do you want to be part of a relaxed and friendly working environment that nurtures your growth and encourages you to thrive? Look no further, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re 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. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.

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

Application Instructions You will be asked to answer three questions:

• Two role specific questions
• 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!