Year in Industry Environmental Consents

RWE AG; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore wind company is offering a Year in Industry placement in Swindon, focusing on environmental management. You'll gain hands-on experience with consents and environmental processes, and work alongside experienced professionals. Ideal for students in environmental-related fields. The role offers valuable insights into the offshore wind sector and a chance to contribute to innovative projects.

Benefits

Employee pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree course eligible for a year in industry placement.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate workload and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with consent and licence applications.
• Write and review key documents and presentations.
• Engage with regulators and statutory stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Workload coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree (Environmental science, Geography, etc.)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join us at RWE Offshore Wind for a Year in Industry placement and gain invaluable insight into this truly unique and innovative sector. We’re one of the largest developers of offshore wind globally on a journey of significant growth determined by our Growing Green investment strategy as well as commitment to net zero. With 10 operational offshore wind farms across the UK, and multiple development projects in the pipeline, there has never been a more exciting time to become part of our #teamRWE.

No two days in Offshore Wind are the same – you’ll benefit from a collaborative feedback-oriented culture, the chance to tap into a global community of students and graduates, and endless opportunities for growth. Backed by a welcoming and diverse team environment, we know we can offer you a truly unique experience in our consents function with focus on environmental packages.

About the role

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of:
  • Consenting and environmental management processes during construction of an offshore wind farm
  • Working in a widely recognised large organization
  • Industry events and stakeholder engagement
  • Environmental Impact Assessments, marine licensing, Development Consent Order and NSIP planning
• Assist the team, e.g.:
  • Consent or licence applications
  • Writing and reviewing key documents, minutes, presentations, and trackers
  • Assistant project management tasks
  • Engagement with regulators/statutory stakeholders (e.g. Marine Management Organisation, The Crown Estate, Natural England, Local Planning Authorities etc.)

Job requirements and experience

• You’re enrolled as a student in one of the following degree courses: Environmental science, Environmental management, Environmental biology, Renewable energy, Geography, Marine biology, Oceanography, Marine sciences or similar
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills
• You’re able to coordinate your own workload and meet tight deadlines
• Working in a diverse team environment and dealing with a range of stakeholders every day is something you feel comfortable with
• You’re open to travel to other sites if needed. Travel expenses will be covered by us
• Motivation is crucial. Your cover letter will tell us why you’re a suitable candidate for this opportunity, and how it aligns with your studies & career plans

Advantageous, but not essential

• Work experience within the renewables sector or transferable industries
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and other similar software
• Salary of £25k per year and employee pension scheme
• Sustainable world: Contribute actively to our Growing Green mission
• Take action: Gain practical experience and work alongside global colleagues as a core member of the team
• Investing in growth: Mentoring and a development programme along with other interns in the business
• Trust and respect: Be embedded in work and key projects from day one, applying knowledge and rapidly acquiring new skills
• Every voice is heard: Your innovative and fresh way of thinking is welcome

There are 3 opportunities within this area of our business and these can be based either in Swindon or London. Please specify in your cover letter which location would be your preference.

We look very much forward to your application, including your CV and cover letter which tells us why you’re a suitable candidate for this opportunity and how it aligns with your studies & career plans.

In case of a positive impression of your application documents you will be invited to an interview which will prospectively take place in December or January 2026 with offers following after.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90961, application period: 15/11/2025.

Any questions? Contact HR: Laura Butcher ([e-mail])

We look forward to meeting you. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision, with over 3,500 experts and 1,000+ turbines across 19 wind farms. We aim to increase capacity from 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share) and are involved in current and upcoming projects across Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms to improve efficiency and economic performance, and is committed to programmes that accelerate innovation and promote new industry standards.