Scottish Offshore Wind paid placement (part-time)

Successful applicants will take part in a part-time paid placement between October 2026 and March 2027 with a company working in offshore wind or its supply chain. 

During the placement, students can expect to: 

• gain hands-on experience in a real industry environment 

• develop practical technical and professional skills 

• work on live projects and real business challenges 

• build an understanding of the offshore wind sector and its supply chain 

• make connections with employers and industry professionals in Scotland  

• strengthen their future employability in renewable energy  

Placements will focus on high-demand offshore wind disciplines and will provide experience across leading and emerging companies operating in the sector.

Applications are open to final-year students studying electrical or mechanical engineering at a Scottish Higher or Further Education Institution. 

Applicants must: 

• be in the final year of their degree 

• be studying electrical engineering or mechanical engineering 

• have the right to work in the UK 
• be available for either a 30, 40 or 50 day placement - this will be discussed during the interview process 

Students selected for the programme will be employed via the University of Strathclyde, following the same model used for NMIS placements, and will be paid Real Living Wage for the duration of the placement. 

Taking part in the Scottish Offshore Wind Placement offers a range of benefits, including: 

• a paid part time placement between October 2026 and March 2027 at Real Living Wage 

• valuable hands-on experience in the offshore wind sector 

• exposure to companies across the offshore wind supply chain 

• the opportunity to develop industry-relevant skills 

• insight into careers in renewable energy  

• the chance to build professional networks across Scotland  

• experience that supports future job applications and career progression 

To apply for the Scottish Offshore Wind paid placement (part-time), please submit:

• A CV
• A short cover letter outlining:
  • your interest in the offshore wind sector
  • your motivation for taking part in the placement

Applications should be submitted via email to: NMIS.wind.skills@strath.ac.uk

To apply for this placement, applicants must: 

• Be a final-year student studying electrical or mechanical engineering at a Scottish Higher or Further Education Institution 

• Have the right to work in the UK 

• Be available part time for the placement between October 2026 and March 2027 

Placements will be offered with offshore wind companies and businesses operating within the sector’s supply chain.

As these placements are part-time opportunities, it will be at the discretion of your placement company and project-dependent as to the location of your work. Remote, hybrid and on-site working options may all be considered.

Remote, hybrid and on-site working options may all be considered, however, you must be based in the UK for the duration of the placement.

Before applying, it is a good idea to:

• read the placement information carefully
• think about why you are interested in offshore wind and renewable energy
• highlight any relevant coursework, projects or previous experience
• show your interest in learning new skills and working in industry
• tailor your application to the opportunity and explain what you hope to gain from the placement
• check key dates so you do not miss the application deadline