Berwick Bank Wind Farm Deal to Support 400 Scottish Jobs
SSE has picked Aberdeen's Seaway7 for Berwick Bank B offshore wind work, supporting about 400 skilled jobs in Scotland and around 600 across the UK.
UKIn brief
- SSE Renewables has named Aberdeen-based Seaway7 as preferred supplier for foundations and subsea cables at Berwick Bank B, reported on 20 October 2026.
- The contract would support about 400 skilled offshore jobs in Scotland and 65 elsewhere in the UK, including about 160 direct Seaway7 roles.
- Around 200 more jobs are expected from foundation marshalling at a Scottish port still to be named.
- Final contract award depends on SSE's final investment decision, expected in late 2027.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | SSE Renewables and Seaway7 |
| Official source | Project Scotland – Aberdeen firm's contract win on major SSE project to support 400 Scottish jobs ✓ projectscot.com |
A major offshore wind contract is set to bring hundreds of skilled jobs to Scotland. SSE Renewables has chosen Aberdeen-based Seaway7 as preferred supplier for key construction work at the Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, a deal expected to support about 400 skilled offshore jobs in Scotland, Project Scotland reported on 20 October 2026.
The contract
Seaway7 would handle engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the turbine foundations and the subsea inter-array cables that link the turbines together. The wind farm will sit in the outer Firth of Forth, around 38km off the Scottish Borders coast.
Jobs linked to the project
| Source of jobs | Approximate number |
|---|---|
| Skilled offshore jobs in Scotland | 400 |
| Jobs elsewhere in the UK | 65 |
| Direct roles with Seaway7 (led from Aberdeen) | 160 |
| Indirect UK supply chain roles | 105 |
| Foundation marshalling at a Scottish port (to be named) | About 200 |
| Operations and maintenance base, Montrose Port | About 100 long-term plus 30 construction |
In total, Berwick Bank B is expected to support around 600 UK jobs, with more than 500 in Scotland.
Timing
This is not yet a final contract. The appointment depends on the contract being formally awarded and on SSE's final investment decision, expected in late 2027. Offshore construction would follow after that, so most of the direct hiring is a medium-term opportunity.
Scotland's economy secretary Stephen Flynn welcomed the jobs and pointed to up to £500 million of Scottish Government support for offshore wind ports and supply chains. Seaway7 has worked on earlier SSE projects including Beatrice, Seagreen and Dogger Bank.
Jobs likely to be in demand
- Offshore installation technicians and riggers
- Marine coordinators and vessel crew
- Subsea cable engineers and jointers
- Project engineers and planners
- Welders, fabricators and port logistics staff for foundation marshalling
- Health, safety and environment advisers
How to apply
SSE advertises its vacancies, apprenticeships and graduate schemes on its official careers site: careers.sse.com. It currently lists more than 100 roles, including renewables positions in Aberdeen, Montrose, Perth and Inverness. Seaway7 roles are advertised separately by that company.
What it means for job seekers
- Get offshore tickets. Safety certificates such as GWO basic safety training are usually required for wind farm work at sea.
- Aberdeen's oil and gas skills transfer well. Many offshore wind roles suit people from the North Sea industry.
- Look at apprenticeships. SSE runs apprenticeship and early-careers routes that can lead into renewables.
- Follow the port decision. The marshalling port, still to be named, will need around 200 workers.
Scotland's clean energy factories are also hiring; read about the Sumitomo subsea cable factory at Nigg and the UK's industrial strategy jobs plans.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will Berwick Bank B create?
The wider project is expected to support around 600 UK jobs, more than 500 of them in Scotland, including about 400 skilled offshore roles linked to the Seaway7 contract.
Where is Berwick Bank offshore wind farm?
In the outer Firth of Forth, about 38km off the Scottish Borders coast.
Is the Berwick Bank B contract confirmed?
Not yet. Seaway7 is preferred supplier; the final award depends on SSE's final investment decision, expected in late 2027.
How can I apply for SSE jobs?
SSE lists its vacancies, apprenticeships and early-careers schemes on its official careers site, careers.sse.com.
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