Offshore Development Placement Programme

From here, begin your journey in offshore development with a Year in Industry placement to hone your skills across our development activities by bringing our planned projects to life!


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Programme duration
12 months

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Job type
Offshore Development
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Start date
September
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Locations
Various locations in UK (details see job description)

Unfortunately, there are no more places available
for the 2026 placement programme.

Overview of programme

Step into the unique world of offshore renewable energy with our Development Placement Programme. Created for motivated students, this opportunity provides practical experience in essential development fields like Environment, Social Value and more!

  • Choose a placement immersed in the essential early stages of offshore wind development – from environmental assessments and planning to stakeholder engagement and consent management. Engage in actual projects by managing activities, evaluating data, writing reports, and maintaining records, while also learning about the regulatory, environmental, and social challenges impacting offshore wind development.

  • Durations 12 months
    Start of programme September 2026
    Company RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
    Home base location(s)
    • Swindon, UK
    • UK Sites (e.g. Ramsgate, London Array, Grimsby)
    Starting salary £25,000 p.a.
    Working model Hybrid or fully on-site, depending on the team/location

  • Curious, motivated individuals who are ready to get involved in real offshore projects.

    • Enrolled in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, Social Studies or related fields
    • Effective communicators who thrive in cross-functional teams
    • Organised and detail-oriented with effective task management skills
    • Self-directed and engaged, focusing on how this role contributes to your career development

Locations & application process

  • Application period October to November
    Pre-selection period November
    Interview period December/January
    Please note, that the process timeline might change slightly every year.

Development & training

Our placement programmes are designed to equip you with practical experience and professional skills that can open doors to future career opportunities, including potential graduate roles.

From day one you will be embedded into a team and throughout your placement experience includes sustained guidance, specialised learning opportunities, and practical projects to help you thrive in a changing professional landscape.

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What we offer

Everything you need to thrive and secure a future worth looking forward to.

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Be embedded in work and key projects from day one

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Investing in your growth by mentoring and a development programme

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We offer a yearly salary of £25k

Our #TeamRWE stories

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Weronika | Year in Industry – Rotating Plant

“RWE has offered me the chance to collaborate with a diverse range of disciplines and as a placement student, this has been extremely valuable.”

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Lucas | Energy Transformation Graduate

“The biggest highlight was a two-week stay on the service ship of the maintenance campaign.”

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Theresa | Graduate Trainee

“What I like most about my job is that we try to achieve our goals together as a team.”

Come along and meet us

Join us at one of the fairs or events we attend.

Get to know us better, get answers to your questions and learn where you can make an impact. No matter if you are still in High School, about to graduate from University or an experienced professional – we want to meet you.

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Contact us

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RWE Renewables Management UK Ltd.

Offshore Placement Programmes (UK only)