Environmental Consents Year-in-Industry – Offshore Wind

RWE AG; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. offers a Year in Industry placement in Swindon/London hybrid, starting July 2027.

You will gain practical knowledge of consenting and environmental management within offshore wind construction, joining a team focused on environmental packages and regulatory engagement. The role covers Environmental Impact Assessments, marine licensing, and Development Consent Orders, with opportunities to collaborate across a large organisation and participate in stakeholder

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies in environmental science, environmental management, or related fields with year-in-industry eligibility.
• Eligibility to complete a year in industry placement as part of the degree programme.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate workloads independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence working in a diverse team and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.
• Residence in the UK for five years due to National Security Vetting potential.
• A cover letter explaining suitability and alignment with studies/career plans.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical knowledge of consenting and environmental management during offshore wind farm construction.
• Develop experience in Environmental Impact Assessments and licensing processes.
• Support preparation and review of consent and licence applications.
• Draft and review documents, meeting minutes, presentations and trackers.
• Assist with project management and coordination of team activities.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders including MMO, Crown Estate, Natural England and local authorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Workload coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental studies (year-in-industry eligibility)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. offers a Year in Industry placement in Swindon/London hybrid, starting July 2027.

You will gain practical knowledge of consenting and environmental management within offshore wind construction, joining a team focused on environmental packages and regulatory engagement. The role covers Environmental Impact Assessments, marine licensing, and Development Consent Orders, with opportunities to collaborate across a large organisation and participate in stakeholder