Energy Intern - Carbon & Environment Intern

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

As a participant in our 12-month Corporate Placements Programme in the Energy & Environment Team, you’re not just gaining hands-on experience at our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters in Watford – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by contributing to the memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you can look forward to as a programme participant:

• Prepare for a career in hospitality: Embark on a 12-month transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development opportunities, business support activities, and ownership of your own project-based initiatives.
• Gain hands-on operational experience: From day one, you’ll be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Connect with professionals across the business and gain insight into our Energy and Carbon & Environment team. Take the opportunity to gain insight into at least one other business area, paving the way for valuable future relationships.
• Work on real-world projects: Apply your skills on the job through business-driven projects to reinforce your learning and gain hands-on experience.
• Develop your skills through world-class training and support: Access Hilton University’s e-learning modules and business library while building knowledge through business-driven projects.
• Grow with personalised guidance: Benefit from regular feedback and coaching to ensure your progress is supported at every stage of the programme.
• Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.  
• Salary & Benefits: £27,500 gross per annum & private healthcare.  
• Location: At our EMEA Headquarters in Watford, with some flexibility depending on team and business need. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.    

Our Placement Opportunities

We have two placements available in the Energy & Environment team that sit within Hilton’s EMEA Engineering Operations department; Energy intern and Carbon & Environment intern.  

In both internships you will support the team with the management, implementation and control of the company’s energy, environment and engineering programmes and services across EMEA. You will contribute to utility consumption and cost management strategies led by the team to reduce costs, deliver value for owners and drive progress towards Hilton’s Travel with Purpose goals to significantly reduce environmental footprint and carbon emissions by 2030.  

Here's a bit about the team and the opportunities you could get involved in!

Energy Internship:

• You will gain exposure to three core pillars of energy management: procurement, finance and consumption, supporting a range of activities across each area.

Carbon & Environment Internship:

• You will cover tasks relating to environmental performance and climate topics. You will have the opportunity to directly support hotels in the EMEA portfolio, working towards Hilton's sustainability goals.

You will have the opportunity to indicate which of these positions you prefer during the selection process.

Some of the specific responsibilities you may be involved with in both roles are detailed as follows:

• Utilise and control the award-winning sustainability management platform - LightStay, utility consumption data, invoices, and other available data sources to analyse trends, and identify areas of opportunities for resource conservation and innovative efficiency solutions across the EMEA portfolio. Also, highlight improvements and future development focuses for the LightStay tool.
• Support the use of data analysis for energy and water consumption benchmarking, energy cost forecasts and financial reporting across the EMEA portfolio. Assist with stakeholder queries and help maintain and distribute the monthly energy forecast tools.
• Control and manage the reporting within the EMEA Engineering and Environmental performance programme.
• Supporting Regional Engineering Specialists, individual hotels and other corporate functions with requests for sustainability/energy advice, initiatives and reports.
• Review energy market information and energy invoices to support energy purchasing decisions and help deliver energy and water contracts across the EMEA region.
• Maintain and update accurate records of all energy procurement, trading and contracting activity, as well as environmental legislation documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policy and procedures.
• Develop best practices and self-help tools to assist hotel innovative utility savings and sustainability initiatives across the region.
• Produce, develop and contribute to regular business reports and statistics as required by the Energy & Environment team and key business stakeholders.
• Conduct analysis of pilot projects and develop ROI reports for innovative technologies that drive sustainability improvements, enhance environmental performance, and support long-term climate resilience. Assist and ensure compliance with company standards and the requirements of UK & EU Energy and Environment legislation.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who embody the Hilton Values in addition to the following criteria:

• A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
• current bachelor’s or master’s student completing a degree that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
• A degree in Sustainability, Environment, Economics, Energy, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Business or Supply Chain Management or a related discipline is preferred.
• Availability to begin full-time employment on 5th July 2027, for a full-time 12-month placement.
• You must have the independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the 12-month placement. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, so we are unable to consider applications from candidates who would require sponsorship. If you hold a visa or status that allows you to work in the UK full-time without sponsorship (e.g. Settled Status, Pre-Settled Status, where a 12-month work placement is a permitted, required & assessed part of your UK University degree, or other independent work permissions), you are welcome to apply.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• You must be computer literate with excellent IT skills – Excel is especially important and PowerBI and Power Query knowledge would be beneficial.    
• The ability to analyse large data sets and take the initiative to identify priorities and make recommendations.    
• A passion for sustainability, data and providing solutions.    
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to provide a simple explanation of sustainability and environmental matters, or energy market drivers and terminology to non-technical colleagues, and be able to discuss complex issues with industry experts.    
• Knowledge of energy and environmental landscape and political drivers is desirable.  
• Good time management with excellent organisational and planning skills as well as the ability to prioritise work and be flexible based on business needs.    
• Strong problem-solving skills twinned with perseverance and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.    
• A resilient and positive mindset with commitment to the task in hand.    
• An ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.    
• The highest standards of ethical behaviour and discretion with sensitive information.  
   

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Selection Process

Applications are now open—don’t miss your chance to apply! Submissions close on Sunday 1st November 2026.

Our selection process is designed to bring out your best and help us get to know you. It includes:

• Online assessments.
• Assessment Centre at our EMEA Headquarters in Watford (8th December 2026).

While the process is rigorous, it’s also the first step in your personal growth journey with Hilton. If selected, you’ll begin developing the skills, connections, and confidence to thrive in your career.

To ensure every application receives fair consideration, invitations to our assessment centre will be issued after applications have closed. Please complete each stage promptly and keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process or to carry out the essential requirements of the role, please contact us.

Salary: £27,500 Gross per annum