Year in Industry Health, Safety and Environment

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
Start date in summer 2025, full time, fixed term for 12 months, London Array, Ramsgate, hybrid model meaning 2/3 days per week onsite & rest home office

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 HSE Offshore Operations business function with focus on HSE. Curious?

About the role

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of :
  • Implementation and communication of Environmental Strategy within Offshore Wind
  • Greater understanding of European and UK Environmental legislation and guidance
  • Working for a Global organisation with a local interface
  • Support continual environmental improvement and improve sustainability goals
  • Develop intimate knowledge of ISO standards
  • Develop understanding of the interaction with health and safety

• Actively support the team e.g. with
  • Project-based tasks
  • Standardisation of HSE management documents
  • Work cross-functionally with all Operational Wind Sites, other departments and external contractors
  • Data analyses and associated software and other tools
  • Communication, presentation and liaising of management and the Strategy

Job requirements and experience 

• You´re an enrolled student in one of the following degree courses:
  • Occupational H&S or Environmental Studies
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• Looking at your current performance overview you are on track to graduate with a 2.1 or higher
• 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

• Knowledge of Management system and/or ISO standards

• We value your effort by offering a salary of £24,5k per year and generous employee pension scheme
• Sustainable world: Contribute actively to our Growing Green mission
• Take action: Use the chance, gain hands-on 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
• Developing you: We’ll give you additional training to  Global Wind Organization Certificate to work offshore, Wind Turbine Safety Rules Training, Inhouse training to gain various Wind Turbine knowledge

From here, you benefit from many further advantages – Curious? Then click here!
 

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88465, application period: 29/11/2024.
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell (marie.bennell@rwe.com) #LI-MB1

We look very much forward to you 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 Nov./Dec. 2024 with offers in the new year.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to 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? Join Our Journey Offshore by watching the miniseries including 6 episodes, 5 ambassadors and one exciting trip Offshore.