HSE Apprenticeship - Offshore Wind

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, 2 year fixed term

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment

Join us at RWE Offshore Wind for an apprenticeship within our HSE team and gain invaluable insight into this truly unique and innovative sector. We’re one of the largest developers of offshore wind globally and we’re on a journey of growth.

Our HSE team is a critical and integral part of our global construction effort, working alongside our engineering and construction colleagues to make sure we have the right people and processes in place to ensure safety for our teams and the environment. We keep our wind farms operating at maximum efficiency, powering hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the UK.

We’re a global team so this is a great opportunity to explore different business cultures, but you’ll be based at our UK headquarters in Swindon, ensuring you are fully integrated into our community with a chance to see up close how your work is making a difference.

This 2-year apprenticeship is designed to develop your HSE capability. You’ll be embedded with an experienced team focused on providing strategic Decommissioning and CDM (Construction Design and Management Regulations) expertise to support a range of construction and decommissioning projects. You’ll be part of the journey that shapes the approach to decommissioning offshore wind farms at scale across the UK.

The apprenticeship follows the UK apprenticeship model with approximately 20% off‑the‑job learning delivered by an accredited training provider and 80% structured on‑the‑job learning within RWE teams.

Upon completion, the apprentice will achieve a Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician qualification and meet the criteria for IOSH Technical Membership (TechIOSH).

To support HSE activities across the project lifecycle (construction and decommissioning) while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a future role as an HSE Advisor within offshore wind construction and decommissioning projects.

• Project HSE management across development, construction, commissioning and decommissioning phases
• Construction health and safety risk profiles in offshore wind projects
• Contractor and package interface management
• Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures (RAMS support)
• Incident reporting, investigation support and lessons learned
• Permit to Work systems and site rules
• Behavioural safety and workforce engagement
• Emergency preparedness and response arrangements
• HSE legal requirements relevant to UK construction and offshore activities
• HSE management systems and project‑specific procedures

• Support HSE Managers with day‑to‑day HSE activities on assigned projects
• Assist with review of contractor RAMS, method statements and risk assessments
• Participate in site inspections, audits and safety walks
• Support incident, near‑miss and hazard reporting and follow‑up actions
• Assist with preparation and review of project HSE documentation
• Support contractor onboarding and induction processes
• Participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting of HSE performance indicators
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned processes

• Regular work within project offices and construction environments
• Planned short‑term secondment (approx. one month) to an Operations site to build operational and offshore hazard awareness
• Offshore and nearshore exposure where required, including work from vessels

• You need to show a clear commitment to keeping people safe, protecting health, and preserving the environment
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders
• Good written and spoken English
• Basic IT skills, including common office applications
• Keen interest in health, safety, wellbeing and environmental protection
• High ethical standards and a responsible attitude to safety
• Ability to work methodically and follow procedures
• Will be at least 18 years old at the start of employment (GWO…