Energy and Carbon & Environment Placement

This is a 12-month Corporate Placement Programme within Hilton's Energy & Environment Team at their EMEA Headquarters in Watford.

What You'll Do

• Support the management, implementation, and control of energy, environment, and engineering programmes across EMEA.
• Contribute to utility consumption and cost management strategies to reduce costs and support Hilton's sustainability goals.
• Gain exposure to energy procurement, finance, and consumption.
• Work on environmental performance and climate-related tasks, supporting hotels towards sustainability goals.
• Utilise the LightStay sustainability management platform to analyse trends and identify opportunities for resource conservation.
• Support data analysis for energy and water consumption benchmarking, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage reporting for the EMEA Engineering and Environmental performance programme.
• Assist with requests for sustainability/energy advice, initiatives, and reports.
• Review energy market information and invoices to support energy purchasing decisions.
• Maintain records of energy procurement, trading, contracting, and environmental legislation.
• Develop best practices and tools for utility savings and sustainability initiatives.
• Produce business reports and statistics.
• Conduct analysis of pilot projects and develop ROI reports for innovative technologies.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and UK & EU Energy and Environment legislation.

What We're Looking For

• Currently a bachelor’s or master’s student completing a degree that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
• Preferred degree in Sustainability, Environment, Economics, Energy, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Business or Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Availability to start full-time employment on 5th July 2027 for a 12-month placement.
• Must have the independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the placement (not eligible for visa sponsorship).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Computer literate with excellent IT skills, particularly Excel. PowerBI and Power Query knowledge beneficial.
• Ability to analyse large data sets, identify priorities, and make recommendations.
• Passion for sustainability, data, and providing solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of the energy and environmental landscape is desirable.
• Good time management, organisational, and planning skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and perseverance.
• Resilient and positive mindset.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Highest standards of ethical behaviour and discretion.

Benefits

• £27,500 gross per annum.
• Private healthcare.
• Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program (heavily reduced hotel room rates).
• Subsidised restaurant, games area, and free in-house gym at the EMEA Headquarters.
• World-class training and support through Hilton University e-learning modules and business library.
• Personalised guidance with regular feedback and coaching.

Application Process

• Applications close on Sunday 1st November 2026.
• Selection process includes online assessments and an Assessment Centre (8th December 2026).
• Invitations to the assessment centre will be issued after applications close.