Graduate Materials Engineer

The way we generate energy is changing faster than ever and Uniper is at the forefront of this change. Uniper Technologies is the focus of Uniper's energy technologies and engineering activities whether supplying engineering and scientific expertise to Uniper's assets or enabling Uniper's ambitious decarbonisation goals, it is an exciting time for us.

An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Materials Engineer in the Materials & Structural Analysis Team within the Integrity and Quality Management Department starting in September 2025. In this role you will be responsible for providing materials engineering support both to Uniper's power generation assets and the wider business, including failure investigations, technical support, power plant component examination and R&D. This role will offer you the opportunity to develop and work on a diverse range of technical issues alongside knowledgeable and experienced engineers. You will be fully involved in supporting our existing assets and preparing for delivery and integration of the low carbon energy sector of the future. Uniper is committed to developing our graduates, and you will receive both on the job and formal training, while working towards your Chartership.

Your responsibilities include:

• Working with experienced engineers from the Materials and Structural Analysis Team on topics such as failure investigations of power plant components including high temperature high pressure vessels and piping, gas and steam turbines, wind turbines, etc. to determine root cause.
• Development of corrective actions and preventative measures to mitigate future failures.
• Provision of advice on all aspects of materials, coatings, corrosion and, where appropriate, integrity/defect assessment.
• R&D including life extension of materials in existing power plants, advanced materials for new and next generation power plant including decarbonisation technologies.
• Delivery of accurate, detailed, and concise technical reports.

You will have the opportunity to provide remote and on-site support to the wider Uniper international assets including those in Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. You will be required to travel to various off-site locations within the UK and possibly Europe.

Your profile should include:

• A degree (minimum 2:2), masters and/or PhD in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy or Corrosion Science.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team orientated environment to ensure delivery of projects to cost, quality and timescale.
• Willingness to travel and a full UK driving licence.

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.

As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

• Personal development and Learning opportunities.
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions.
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising with service.
• 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, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday.
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential.

Your contact should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager.

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

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