Community Engagement Officer
Liaison role between the project developer and the local communities hosting the project
Roles with Project Developers
The job roles listed below relate directly to positions with the offshore wind project developer
Consents Manager
This role is vital for projects to achieve one of their major development milestone, planning permission
Data Scientist
There is an increasing requirement for data analysts and AI specialists in the offshore wind sector
Environmental Adviser
Important for considering any environmental impact that may arise from project development
Geotechnical Engineer
Involved in the surveys for the offshore wind farm site and on the route for the export cables to shore
Offshore Wind Turbine Technician
Involved in the commissioning of the wind farm and during the O&M phase over project life time
Planning Lawyer
Involved in the early stage development of the offshore and onshore elements of the wind farm to help guide the planning application
Project Manager
Tasked with helping deliver the various project based developments of the wind farm as part of the wider project team
SCADA Technician
Ensures the collection and delivery of the various data streams for sensors and systems which help operate the wind farm
Roles with Wind Turbine Supplier
The job roles listed below relate directly to positions with the offshore wind turbine suppliers which currently would be Siemens Gamesa or Vestas in Scotland.
Cable Jointer
Involves linking up electrical cables to the wind turbines or to offshore substations
Crane Operator
Onshore or offshore crane operations for large scale component marshalling and wind turbine assembly
Electrical Engineer
Onshore and offshore electrical operations for turbine assembly and commissioning
HSE Adviser
Responsible for all aspects of health and safety during the construction and operations stages of the wind farm
HV Technician
Deals with all aspects of the high voltage electrical systems of the wind farm
Offshore Wind Turbine Technician
Dealing with all aspects of the turbine repair and maintenance during the manufacturer’s warranty period
Project Manager
Tasked with managing all aspects of the turbine component marshalling, assembly and installation
Roles with the Offshore Wind Supply Chain
Below is a list of roles with the companies that entail the offshore wind supply chain.Some of these roles are the same as those above for Developers or Wind Turbine suppliers as these skill-sets can also be subcontracted to the supply chain.
CNC Machinist
Common computer controlled systems required for fabrication of precision engineered components in the wind industry
Cable Jointer
Skill set required to join array cables or export cables in offshore and onshore settings
Crane Operator
Onshore or offshore crane operations for large scale component marshalling and wind turbine assembly
Data Scientist
There is an increasing requirement for data analysts and AI specialists in the offshore wind sector
Electrical Engineer
Deals with all the electrical subsystems during the assembly of wind farm components both offshore and onshore
What would you be working on?
Find out more about the current Scottish projects and leasing rounds under development.
Initial projects
Find out about current operational, under construction and in planning projects.
ScotWind Leasing Round
Information on the Crown Estate Scotland ScotWind leasing round sites and their developers
Floating Wind in Scotland
Floating wind - current and pipeline projects for floating wind in Scottish waters
INTOG leasing round
Scottish Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing round map of areas and oil and gas assets in the North Sea