Year in Industry Environmental Consents

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Year in Industry placement in environmental management. You will gain valuable experience in consenting processes and work closely with a diverse team. The role offers a hybrid working model in Swindon or London, a salary of £25k per year, and opportunities for professional growth. Applicants must be enrolled in relevant degree programs. Apply by November 2025.

Benefits

Salary of £25k per year

Employee pension scheme

Mentoring and development programme

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant degree program eligible for a year in industry placement.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to coordinate own workload and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of consenting and environmental management processes during construction.
• Assist with consent or licence applications and writing key documents.
• Engage with regulators/statutory stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental science or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

Start date in September 2026, full time, fixed term for 12 months. Hybrid model meaning 2 days per week onsite in Swindon or London, rest can be home based.

About the role

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. Curious?

Responsibilities

• 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. with:
  • 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 an enrolled 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 to 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
• Experiences with Excel, Power Point and other similar software

Your benefits

• We value your effort by offering a 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: We will support you with mentoring and a development programme along with other interns in the business.
• Trust and respect: We trust you and count on your skills. Be embedded in work and key projects from day one, enabling you to apply your knowledge and rapidly acquire new, marketable skills.
• Every voice is heard: Your innovative and fresh way of thinking is more than welcome. Don’t hesitate to bring in your ideas.

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.

From here, you benefit from many further advantages – Curious? Then proceed with your application.
RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision. We plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). We are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

Want to learn more about working for RWE Offshore? Consider our journey offshore by watching our miniseries featuring ambassadors and an exciting look at offshore work.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90961, application period: 15/11/2025. If you have questions, contact HR: Laura Butcher ([e-mail]).