Sustainability Intern

Job Description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a Sustainability
Intern to join our team out of our office located in Birmingham on a 9-month fixed term basis.

This position will report to the Director of Sustainability EMEA.

• The Sustainability Intern will assist the greater project team to leverage opportunities in the project design phase and beyond to reduce energy, carbon, water and waste intensities.
• Projects are primarily in the life science, biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, and frequently contribute to larger client portfolio standards and targets around scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and intensity reductions.
• The individual must be technically and analytically minded, and able to articulate ideas and concepts, using research of proven strategies and the latest technologies to guide fellow colleagues and partners towards innovative designs.
• This role is about challenging the status quo and guiding the way towards the UK/EU’s and client net zero goals.
• Travel to client sites in the UK may be expected.
• We will expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you.
• If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we did not know we need to support our clients in achieving their net zero carbon commitments.

• Assist the Sustainability team and collaborate with project teams deliver for sustainable design, construction and operations strategies, such as Site Decarbonization Roadmaps
• Collect data and metrics for internal and corporate reporting requirements and support, if required, data collection on customer sites.
• Generate reports and presenting of findings.
• Organise information in a collaborative, knowledge sharing fashion, collecting and developing lessons learned and case studies.
• Organising research and reference material in an easily accessible manner.
• Support the feasibility of green rating systems elements like BREEAM and LEED.
• Research the latest advances in sustainable technologies for both general building design and specialised manufacturing processes. Focus areas include: energy, carbon, water, waste and health & wellbeing.
• Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location.
• The intern may be designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non‑administrative" areas.

• Bachelor or Master student in related field, preferably in engineering, architecture, environmental, Sustainability, Geography, Renewable Energy or related subject.
• Knowledge of UK/EU environmental and sustainability legislation and policy;
• Ability to learn new software and interfaces such as REVIT, AutoCAD, IES, One Click LCA
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Enthusiastic and resilient, innovative and technically grounded
• At this time, IPS are not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

• Exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organisation.
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Approach their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do.
• Display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery system.
• Conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other.
• Act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
• Be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment.
• Understand the needs and technology of many customers and is a respected resource.

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