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Undergraduate Placement - Proposal Management

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Uniper

12d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a degree in business, legal, economics, or engineering, have an entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills, and be motivated to manage proposals effectively.
  • You will prepare proposals, analyze trends, manage commercial processes, collaborate with teams, conduct research, improve data management, and contribute innovative ideas to optimize workflows.

Requirements

  • Currently studying towards a degree in a business, legal, economics, engineering field
  • The ideal candidate would be someone looking to build their experience of working within a proposal or bid management function, procurement team, or a commercial role within the energy industry.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset.
  • You should be highly motivated, innovative and focused to deliver winning offers.
  • You will need to be effective at coordinating and managing your own time to ensure proposals are completed to deadlines.
  • Comfortable to work with stakeholders from commercial and technical backgrounds.
  • Previous experience from working in a customer facing role would be desirable.
  • An ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a customer-centric approach.
  • Strong communication skills and a proven team player.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation, documentation and coordination of proposals to support business growth
  • Support our team by analysing trends, creating reports and designing dashboards to visualise insights via data analysis
  • Manage and track commercial processes with our internal tools
  • Collaborate with different departments and stakeholders to optimise proposal workflows
  • Conduct research and assist in decision-making processes based on data insights
  • Help to improve data management processes and ensure data quality
  • Implement yourself to optimise our daily work with your ideas and enthusiasm

FAQs

What is the duration of the placement?

The placement is for 48-52 weeks.

What will be my main responsibilities during the placement?

Your main responsibilities will include assisting in the preparation and coordination of proposals, analyzing trends, creating reports, managing commercial processes, collaborating with different departments, conducting research, improving data management processes, and implementing ideas to optimize daily work.

What educational background is required for this position?

The ideal candidate should be currently studying towards a degree in a business, legal, economics, or engineering field.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

While prior experience is not mandatory, the ideal candidate would benefit from experience in a proposal or bid management function, procurement team, or a commercial role within the energy industry.

Are there any desirable skills for this position?

Yes, desirable skills include the ability to work comfortably with stakeholders from commercial and technical backgrounds, previous customer-facing experience, strong interpersonal skills, a customer-centric approach, and strong communication abilities.

Will I have the opportunity to work with engineering specialists?

Yes, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of engineering specialists.

How important is time management for this position?

Time management is crucial, as you will need to coordinate and manage your own time to ensure proposals are completed to deadlines.

What type of mindset is preferred for candidates?

An entrepreneurial mindset is preferred for candidates in this role.

Is there a specific focus on sustainability within this placement?

Yes, the role supports Uniper's net zero commitments across an international portfolio of projects.

Will I be required to conduct data analysis?

Yes, you will be required to analyze trends and create dashboards to visualize insights through data analysis.

Accelerating the energy transition with flexible, balanced and bespoke solutions

Energy
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From gas fields and power stations to international energy markets, Uniper helps keep energy reliable. Uniper ranks among large generation and trading companies in Europe and combines a balanced portfolio of technologically advanced large-scale assets with outstanding technical and commercial expertise. These assets and capabilities enable us to deliver bespoke, competitively priced energy products and services with agility, precision and speed. At Uniper you will find a unique combination of highly experienced professionals teaming up with innovative personalities. Together we are guiding the direction of energy generation and gas supply at the beginning of a new era for the industry.