Year in Industry Environmental Consents

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

Start date in September 2025, full time, fixed term for 12 months, Swindon, hybrid model meaning 2 days per week onsite & rest home office

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?

About the role

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of 
  • Consenting and environmental management processes during construction of an offshore wind farm
  • Working in an industry-leading large organization
  • Industry events and stakeholder engagement
  • Environmental Impact Assessments, marine licensing, Development Consent Order and NSIP planning
• Actively support 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 Crowne 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
• 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

• 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 £24,5k per year and 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 to bring in your ideas.

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

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88672, application period: 31/12/2024.
Any questions? Contact HR: Janina Manteufel (janina.manteufel@rwe.com)

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 Jan/Feb 2025.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. #LI-JM1

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.