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Project Operations Internship - Starting Summer 2027
Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?
Nordex UK have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Project Operations Intern within our Projects Team.
Contract Type: 12-month Internship starting in August 2027
Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Hours: Our people work a 37-hour week which includes a 3pm finish on Fridays.
Please be aware successful candidates are required to commit to a 12-month, full time placement
What will you be doing?
As a Project Operations Intern in our Projects function, you will support the projects team in planning, co-ordination, tracking and delivery of projects across the Nordex UK and Ireland region.
This is a 12-month internship for a placement student who is looking to gain hands on experience in a busy project operations environment.
- Supporting the projects team in project planning, scheduling and co-ordinating project activities
- Tracking project milestones
- Maintaining documentation and operational reports
- Co-ordinating meetings, preparing agendas and documenting actions
- Assisting in monitoring risks, issues and dependencies
- Preparing project status reports, dashboards and presentations
- Delivering projects and process improvements
What are we looking for?
You will either be:
- Studying a Business Management, Project Management or Operations Management related degree and be looking to undertake a placement as part of your degree
- A recent graduate with a Business Management, Project Management or Operations Management related degree who is looking for some work experience in this role.
Other skills and behaviours required for this role include:
- Strong organisational and attention to detail skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- An understanding of Project Management methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- AI knowledge and how it can be used to improve efficiency
- High level of competency in using MS Office packages
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
What we can offer you?
Health & Wellbeing - Health and Wellbeing is incredibly important at Nordex, which is why we have different benefits for our employees including:
- Time Off - Our teams receive 25 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday.
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions)
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses
- Volunteering - All our employees can use 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.
- Family friendly - Our family friendly policies include, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance.
- Memberships - Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.
Recruitment Process
Stage 1
We need to receive your application by Friday 20th November 2026, however please be aware that we may close our application process if we receive an overwhelming response.
Stage 2
We will review each application we receive and will let you know by the end of November 2026 if we will be proceeding with your application.
Stage 3
If your application is successful in reaching stage 3, you will be invited to attend one of our assessment centres. We appreciate Assessment centres may sound scary, but our assessment centres are designed to be fun and to give you an opportunity to show us how amazing you will be as an intern at Nordex.
Our assessment centres will take place in Manchester in December 2026.
Stage 4
Successful candidates will be notified by the beginning of January 2027.
Stage 5
Successful candidates will join our team in August 2027.
Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by.
Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customersand stakeholders … . All whilst protecting the environment.
Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.
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Project Operations Internship - Starting Summer 2027 in Manchester employer: Nordex Group
At Nordex Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and employee development. Our Major Component Technicians benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and the chance to work across beautiful wind farms in England, Scotland, and Wales, all while contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Join us for a rewarding career where your skills will be valued and your growth supported.
