Year in Industry Environmental Consents

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Mentoring and development programme

Global Wind Organisation certificate

Wind Turbine Safety Rules training

In-house technical training

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. offers a Year in Industry placement in environmental and planning disciplines within its offshore wind division.

The role is 12 months, full-time, with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week onsite in Swindon or London, and remaining days from home base. You will support environmental consent processes, impact assessments, and stakeholder engagements while developing practical project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies in environmental science, environmental management, environmental biology, renewable energy, geography, marine biology, oceanography, marine sciences or a similar subject.
• 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 a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.
• A minimum of five years’ residence in the UK due to the potential requirement for National Security Vetting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical knowledge of consenting and environmental management processes during offshore wind farm construction.
• Develop experience in Environmental Impact Assessments, marine licensing, Development Consent Orders and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project planning.
• Support the preparation and review of consent and licence applications.
• Draft and review key documents, meeting minutes, presentations and trackers.
• Assist with project management and the coordination of team activities.
• Contribute to engagement with regulators and statutory stakeholders, including the Marine Management Organisation, The Crown Estate, Natural England and Local Planning Authorities.
• Participate in industry events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across a large, industry-leading organisation.

Skills

Very good written and verbal comms

Coordinate workloads independently

Diversity & stakeholder engagement

Willingness to travel

UK residence 5 years

Education

Ongoing environmental studies

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

Start date in July 2027, full time, fixed term (12 months)

Hybrid model meaning 3 days per week onsite in Swindon or London, rest can be home base

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.

About The Role

• Gain practical knowledge of consenting and environmental management processes during offshore wind farm construction.
• Develop experience in Environmental Impact Assessments, marine licensing, Development Consent Orders and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project planning.
• Support the preparation and review of consent and licence applications.
• Draft and review key documents, meeting minutes, presentations and trackers.
• Assist with project management and the coordination of team activities.
• Contribute to engagement with regulators and statutory stakeholders, including the Marine Management Organisation, The Crown Estate, Natural England and Local Planning Authorities.
• Participate in industry events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across a large, industry-leading organisation.

Job Requirements And Experience

• Ongoing studies in environmental science, environmental management, environmental biology, renewable energy, geography, marine biology, oceanography, marine sciences or a similar subject.
• 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 a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.
• A minimum of five years’ residence in the UK due to the potential requirement for National Security Vetting.
• 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.

Please refer to the UK Government's National Security Vetting guidance for further details and eligibility requirements.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Work experience in the renewable energy sector or a transferable industry.
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint or similar software.

Your Benefits

• A salary aligned with the Real Living Wage.
• An opportunity to contribute actively to the Growing Green mission.
• Hands‑on experience as a core team member working alongside global colleagues.
• Mentoring and a development programme with other interns across the business.
• Meaningful involvement in projects from day one, supporting the development of marketable skills.
• An environment where fresh perspectives and new ideas are welcomed.
• Comprehensive professional training, including a Global Wind Organisation certificate, Wind Turbine Safety Rules training and in‑house technical training.

This position is aimed at those currently studying who are eligible for a Year in Industry Placement. For those who will be graduating Summer 2027 we encourage you to apply for our graduate programme which will be advertised in January 2027.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long‑term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.

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