Industry Technical Safety and Asset Risk Engineering

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

Start date in summer 2026 full time fixed term for 12 months. Hybrid model meaning 3 days per week onsite in Swindon rest can be working from home

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 are 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 #team

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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 Technical Safety and Asset Risk Engineering.

Curious

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience at our operational sites by visiting those and learning from a wide range of operational colleagues
• How to keep our offshore wind farms operating safely at maximum efficiency powering hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the UK
• Balancing risk and performance across all of our assets plus dealing with major technical threats
• The technical construction of wind farms
• Our core processes including management of our organisation-wide incident reporting tool, developing safe systems of work as well as understanding HSE management and reporting
• Assist the team with asset risk reviews at a number of our operational sites
• Asset and plant safety incident investigations undertaking root cause analysis
• Conducting a detailed investigation and risk assessment for a technical risk that has fleet‑wide impact
• Preparing monthly reporting and contributing to the development of new performance indicators and systems

• You are an enrolled student in one of the following degree courses:
  Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills
• You are 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 are 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

• Offshore Wind modules are part of your studies
• You have knowledge of risk management or reliability engineering

• 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.

In case of a positive impression of your application documents you will be invited to an interview which will prospectively take place in December or January 2026 with offers following after.

Any questions Contact HR:
Laura Butcher () L1

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / belief, age, sexual orientation and identity. #inclusion matters