When we think of job opportunities, our minds are drawn to those offered by the main tier 1 contractors; such as large scale manufacturing and assembly of large components.
There is incredible diversity in the type of job roles across the entire offshore wind supply chain, from project development, turbine supply, balance of plant supply, installation and commissioning through to operations, maintenance and service.
This guide, focuses on the likely job opportunities that could be fulfilled by someone living in the region and will help professionals, careers advisors and school-leavers understand the wide variety of job roles, from a marine mammal observer to a cable jointer, and from a UXO diver to a rope access and blade repair technician. It also provides practical tips on how to start a career in offshore wind.