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UK Wind Industry Celebrates 10 Years of Growth

Wind Energy Week 2025

 

24–28 June 2024 marks Wind Energy Week, celebrating a decade of remarkable growth in the UK’s wind energy sector. Organised by RenewableUK, the initiative highlights major milestones, including the doubling of UK wind generation capacity from 13.4GW in 2015 to over 30GW in 2025.

For the first time ever, wind power overtook gas in 2024, supplying 30% of the UK’s electricity—a clear sign of the UK’s accelerating shift to clean energy.

A newly released RenewableUK supply chain map reveals nearly 2,000 companies supporting the industry across 70+ UK parliamentary constituencies, from cable manufacturing to environmental surveying. The workforce has now grown to over 55,000 jobs, showcasing the sector’s economic impact.

 

Wind Energy Week 2024 also emphasises the industry's environmental and community benefits, with £550 million already delivered through community benefit funds (CBFs)—a figure projected to reach £150 million annually by 2030.

As the government unveils its new Industrial Strategy, Wind Energy Week is a pivotal moment to spotlight the wind industry’s role in delivering clean energy, economic growth, and energy security for the UK.

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Offshore Wind

SHW Advisor

Offshore, UK

Our client is looking for an SHW Advisor to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project offshore. This role will focus on ensuring that the project is delivered safely and efficiently, driving the implementation of the SHW management system and practices to meet SHW standards and requirements throughout the construction project. Key Responsibilities Support and assist the delivery team in the offshore wind farm project, focusing on WTG Installation to achieve compliance with project goals, company standards, and statutory responsibilities associated with SHE and related works management. Provide the project manager with necessary reports or statistics. Report directly to the project manager and SHW Manager. Review contractor RAMS and other relevant documentation to ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and client duties. Support the development of local procedures and/or standards for SHE aspects related to work processes or assets. Prepare internal or review contractor’s formal reports, including SEARS, Accident Investigations, High Potential/Near Hits, Internal audit reports, and various SHW reports. Lead incident investigations as required and communicate learnings formally. Actively monitor site health and safety and collaborate with other disciplines and contractors to implement improvements. Monitor contractor’s monthly safety observations and assist in trend analysis. Develop HSE drills with contractors and assist in implementing improvements arising from the drills. Support and encourage a positive culture throughout the site and project. If you are interested in this role, please apply. Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.

Offshore Wind

Lead Risk Manager

London

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Onshore Wind

Site Manager - Wind

Germany

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Onshore Wind

Onshore Wind Procurement Manager

Tokyo

Our client is looking for an Onshore Wind Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities for utility-scale onshore wind projects in Japan. This role will play a key part in supporting project development and execution, driving procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading commercial negotiations throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute procurement strategies for utility-scale onshore wind projects. Lead sourcing activities for wind turbines, balance of plant (BoP), and related services. Support wind turbine selection, technical evaluations, and project due diligence. Manage the full tendering process, including RFQ/RFP preparation, supplier prequalification, bid evaluation, and commercial assessment. Lead commercial negotiations and contract execution with OEMs, EPC contractors, and key suppliers. Manage and administer major project agreements, including EPC-related contracts, logistics agreements, and long-term service arrangements. Collaborate closely with Development, Engineering, EPC, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams to ensure procurement activities align with project milestones. Support financing processes by providing procurement inputs for lender and technical due diligence. Establish procurement strategies and O&M supply arrangements prior to project handover. Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Ensure confidentiality and compliance through appropriate NDA execution and supplier governance. About You Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred). Minimum 5 years of procurement experience within the renewable energy sector, with direct experience in onshore wind projects. Mandatory experience managing procurement and tendering processes for onshore wind developments or EPC projects. Strong track record of supplier sourcing, strategic procurement, and vendor management. Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial contracts with OEMs, EPC contractors, and key suppliers. Solid understanding of project procurement, cost optimization, and contract administration. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects in a dynamic environment. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Business-level English is required. Japanese is highly preferred, while Chinese language skills would be considered an advantage. If you are interested in this role, please apply. Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.

Offshore Wind

Installation Engineer - Cables

London, United Kingdom

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Offshore Wind

Project Manager

Taipei

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Offshore Wind

Operations Manager

Lowestoft

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