Year in Industry Environmental Fleet Standardisation and Optimisation

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

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Grimsby is offering a Year in Industry placement focused on environmental management within the Offshore Wind sector. The role involves gaining practical experience in environmental performance, data analysis, and the chance to work alongside a diverse team. Candidates must be enrolled in relevant degree programs and possess strong communication skills. This opportunity includes a salary of £25k per year, a supportive team environment, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Salary of £25k per year

Generous employee pension scheme

Mentoring and development programme

Qualifications

• Very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate own workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a diverse team environment with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of environmental management and data analysis.
• Assist the team in delivering offshore environmental performance through project initiatives.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Coordinating workload

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in Environmental Science or Environmental Management

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

Start date in summer 2026, full time, fixed term for 12 months. Ideally based in Grimsby, however flexibility can be offered if you live near to other sites and happy to visit multiple sites. Hybrid working can be offered here.

From here, you can 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 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) business function with focus on Environmental Fleet Standardisation and Optimisation.

About the role

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of:
  • environmental management
  • data analysis
  • environmental protection measures
  • Offshore wind environmental aspect and impact reduction
• Assist the team e.g. with:
  • the delivery of our offshore environmental performance through project initiatives
  • continual improvements

Job requirements and experience

• You're an enrolled student in one of the following degree courses: Environmental Science, Environmental Management
• 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

• You have knowledge or experience of sustainability, circularity, biodiversity, NGO's and global environmental impacts

Your benefits

• We value your effort by offering a salary of £25k per year and generous employee pension scheme
• Sustainable world: Contribute actively to our Growing Green mission
• Take action: Use the chance, 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 and bring in your ideas

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.

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