SSE has announced that more than 2,600 UK jobs are expected to be supported following its selection of Siemens Energy as the preferred supplier for offshore wind turbines and substations for Berwick Bank B.

The announcement was welcomed by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh as world leaders gather in Türkiye for COP31.

Berwick Bank B appointment could support 2,677 UK jobs

A total of 2,677 skilled manufacturing, engineering, project delivery, and servicing roles are expected to be supported through the appointment, which covers wind turbines and substation platforms for the 1.4 GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, due to be constructed in the outer Firth of Forth around 38 km off the Scottish coast.

The appointment remains subject to a final investment decision on the project by SSE and a final contract award.

Jobs across the north of England and Scotland

As preferred supplier, Siemens Energy would draw on capabilities across its established UK operations, supporting 2,222 existing and project-based jobs in the north of England.

These include roles in wind and grid technologies, spanning wind turbine blade manufacturing in Hull, engineering and project delivery in Manchester, and project delivery and assembly activities in Newcastle.

A further 455 engineering, project delivery, and servicing roles would be supported by Siemens Energy and SSE across central and northern Scotland. The announcement brings the total number of UK jobs announced by SSE to support Berwick Bank B to more than 3,000 so far, including almost 1,000 in Scotland.

Prime Minister hails investment as a vote of confidence

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the investment in UK renewables was "a vote of confidence for building in Britain," adding that it was great news for billpayers because every turbine put up is power under British control, not at the mercy of events on the other side of the world.

"With coastal communities from Scotland to East Anglia powering Britain's future, the places that host this energy benefit from the jobs and opportunities that it brings," he said.

He also referenced the National Wealth Fund, saying that public investment is working alongside private capital to build homegrown energy and bring a return for the taxpayer, and that for him, a clean energy future is one that brings down bills.

UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh described the announcement as "another vote of confidence in British homegrown, clean energy," stating that investment in offshore wind and clean power is creating quality jobs and rebuilding industry while delivering the clean power needed to lower bills and reach net zero.

"As the world gathers at COP31, Britain is leading from the front as a renewable energy powerhouse," she said.

New roles in Glasgow and Montrose

Of the 455 roles announced across Scotland with SSE and Siemens Energy, 130 are new jobs.

SSE has announced 200 engineering and project delivery roles in Glasgow, 80 of which would be newly created, while 255 delivery and servicing roles would be supported by Siemens Energy, including 50 newly created roles at Montrose Port.

Scottish Government Energy Minister Stephen Gethins visited SSE's Waterloo Street office in Glasgow city centre on the day of the announcement to unveil the new roles and meet members of the Berwick Bank team.

"I warmly welcome the news that SSE's Berwick Bank B project will now support almost 1,000 jobs in Scotland, including the 130 new roles based in Glasgow and Montrose that have been announced today," Gethins said.

He noted that Berwick Bank B is one of the world's largest planned offshore wind developments and underlines the scale of Scotland's renewable energy potential, adding that the Scottish Government is committed to ensuring Scotland's energy transition delivers lasting economic benefits and helps position Scotland as a global leader in offshore wind.

SSE points to wider economic opportunity

For SSE, the latest jobs package underlines the wider economic opportunity Berwick Bank B can deliver for the UK, supporting skilled employment, industrial capability, and supply chains across the north of England and Scotland, alongside investment in homegrown energy.

SSE Chief Executive Martin Pibworth said Berwick Bank is a fantastic opportunity for the UK, and what is exciting is how far the benefits reach. "Through our partnership with Siemens Energy, this one project can support thousands of high-quality jobs and industrial capability from Hull, Newcastle and Manchester to Glasgow and Montrose," he said.

Pibworth added that Berwick Bank has the potential to become the world's largest offshore wind farm, strengthening Britain's energy security and backing the skills, factories and supply chains during its delivery that can help drive economic growth for years to come.

He noted that with world leaders gathering at COP31 in Türkiye, the project demonstrates the UK's commitment to homegrown clean energy on the international stage.

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