Sustainability Intern in Birmingham

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a Sustainability Intern to join our team out of our office located in Birmingham on a 9-month fixed term basis. This position will report to the Director of Sustainability EMEA.

The Sustainability Intern will assist the greater project team to leverage opportunities in the project design phase and beyond to reduce energy, carbon, water and waste intensities. Projects are primarily in the life science, biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, and frequently contribute to larger client portfolio standards and targets around scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and intensity reductions. The individual must be technically and analytically minded, and able to articulate ideas and concepts, using research of proven strategies and the latest technologies to guide fellow colleagues and partners towards innovative designs. This role is about challenging the status quo and guiding the way towards the UK/EU’s and client net zero goals. Travel to client sites in the UK may be expected.

If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we did not know we need to support our clients in achieving their net zero carbon commitments.

• Assist the Sustainability team and collaborate with project teams to deliver sustainable design, construction and operations strategies, such as Site Decarbonization Roadmaps.
• Collect data and metrics for internal and corporate reporting requirements and support, if required, data collection on customer sites.
• Generate reports and present findings.
• Organise information in a collaborative, knowledge sharing fashion, collecting and developing lessons learned and case studies.
• Organise research and reference material in an easily accessible manner.
• Support the feasibility of green rating systems elements like BREEAM and LEED.
• Research the latest advances in sustainable technologies for both general building design and specialised manufacturing processes. Focus areas include: energy, carbon, water, waste and health & wellbeing.
• Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location. The intern may be designated for field work and attend activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other non-administrative areas.

• Bachelor or Master student in related field, preferably in engineering, architecture, environmental, Sustainability, Geography, Renewable Energy or related subject.
• Knowledge of UK/EU environmental and sustainability legislation and policy.
• Ability to learn new software and interfaces such as REVIT, AutoCAD, IES, OneClick LCA.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Enthusiastic and resilient, innovative and technically grounded.

At this time, IPS are not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

• Exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organisation.
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Approach their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do.
• Display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery system.
• Conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other.
• Act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
• Be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment.
• Understand the needs and technology of many customers and be a respected resource.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.