Junior Engineer (Summer Internship)

Background on FairHeat

Welcome to FairHeat, where we're not just a consultancy but a revolution in the heat network industry. Founded in 2015, we've quickly risen to become trusted industry leaders, unmatched in our breadth and depth of knowledge in heat networks. Our accolades, including being a three-time CIBSE Young Engineer Employer of the Year winner, speak to our commitment to excellence and innovation.

As a rapidly growing force, we're making bold and transformative moves in the industry. Our sustainably driven ethos means we're at the forefront of providing low carbon solutions, and our data-based approach sets us apart, offering unparalleled access to performance data. We're not just participants in the heat network industry; we're shaping it. Our influence is evident in our contributions to raising quality standards and regulations, and our involvement with many key industry groups showcases our commitment to knowledge-sharing and collaboration. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to address the skill gap within the industry and are committed to fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment.

But what truly sets us apart is our team. We're proud to say that 77% of our team are dedicated Engineers, with around 40% being recent graduates, showcasing our commitment to nurturing and developing the future leaders of the industry. We believe in a supportive, collaborative, and progressive environment, where every member, from seasoned experts to fresh graduates, plays a pivotal role. Our central London offices are a hub of innovation, where a friendly and diverse team comes together, driven by a collective passion for engineering excellence and making a significant impact towards a better future.

At FairHeat, our values are not just words; they're the essence of our culture. We uphold excellence, collaboration and accountability in everything we do. We’re constantly developing and growing as individuals and as a team.

We’re proud to disrupt the industry to deliver our mission, which is to deliver solutions that enable the market to design, deliver and develop heat networks that work for end users and the environment. We stick to our principles on this and never put profit before our ability to deliver it. We hold ourselves and each other accountable to this mission and are not afraid to challenge or be challenged to ensure we stay mission focussed.

Our diverse team and inclusive culture help us ensure that every individual is able to perform to their highest ability, which brings a deep sense of belonging, engagement and satisfaction.

The Role

FairHeat’s Junior Engineer (Summer Internship) is a 10-week industry placement position which will give experience and understanding of working in the heat network sector.

The primary route for developing skills is through project work and a proactive approach is taken to ensure that Junior Engineers (Summer Internship) get a broad exposure to the different types of work that consultants undertake at FairHeat over the course of their internship.

The programme offers student engineers a fast-track for them to develop expertise in a new and quickly developing industry where there is a huge demand for knowledgeable and competent engineers.

FairHeat provides a wide range of services but some of the activities that you could expect to be involved with include design calculations, heat network performance analysis, and site inspections.

As part of these activities, our Junior Engineers would work closely with industry leaders and get the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to solve technical challenges on projects.

FairHeat’s Summer Intern programme has a successful record of accomplishment to date, with many Summer Interns returning to FairHeat to join the Graduate Programme at the end of their degree.

·         Studying Chemical or Mechanical (penultimate year of MEng) focused engineering degree

·         Right to work in the UK

·         Technical knowledge of thermodynamics and energy

·         Good data manipulation, interpretation and visualisation skills

·         Strong aptitude for learning new skills and high levels of initiative

·         Good communication skills

·         Competitive starting salary with excellent development opportunities in a growing sector.

·         Be part of a growing and innovative business and help shape the future of energy

·         25 days paid annual leave with ability to choose 5 extra days unpaid per annum pro-rated

·         Collaborative, supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunities to socialise

·         Spectrum Life Total Mental Health platform

·         Death in Service Insurance (3x salary)

FairHeat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: FairHeat is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. FairHeat is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of an affirmative action, equal opportunity approach in all aspects of employment including recruitment, promotions, discipline, terminations, salary, benefits, and training.

Reporting To

Senior Engineer