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Opportunity for employers to host a fully-funded summer intern
Funding is available for employers to host a paid summer intern through the Ireland–Scotland Offshore Wind Internship Pilot 2026.
The programme is being delivered by the Government of Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and SOLAS, in collaboration with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and supported by the Scottish Government.
Up to 20 internships are available, running for 12 weeks from June. There is no cost to employers, as interns will be employed and paid by the University at the real Living Wage.
This opportunity is open to employers across offshore wind and the wider supply chain. Employers are asked to define their own project, which should be suitable for a college or university level intern. Projects do not need to be engineering-specific and could include areas such as planning, consents, logistics, data, digital or business support.
Student background
Interns will come from college or university programmes, across a range of relevant subject areas, including:
- Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, marine, energy)
- Project planning and project management
- Logistics and supply chain
- Manufacturing and advanced technologies
- Environmental and sustainability studies
- Digital, data and AI
- Communications
- Business and related technical or professional programmes
Students may be from any year of study, and employers will be able to indicate whether their project is best suited to a college or university student as part of the application process.
The Scottish Government-supported element of the programme is focused on engineering undergraduates in their penultimate year, while the Republic of Ireland-supported element has a broader disciplinary and year-group scope. This will be managed by the delivery partners and does not require action from employers.
Employers interested in hosting an intern are asked to complete a short, one-page project form, which should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
This is attached below and should be returned to stewart.mckinlay@strath.ac.uk.
Information for students
Students interested in this internship opportunity can find more information via the following links:
Scottish students: Wind skills internships | National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)
Applications are open to penultimate-year students studying electrical or mechanical engineering at a Scottish university.
Applicants must:
- be in the penultimate year of their degree
- be studying electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
- have the right to work in the UK
Republic of Ireland students: Ireland - Scotland Offshore Wind Traineeship Programme 2026 - Cork Education and Training Board
Applications are invited from Higher Education (undergraduate) and FET students who are studying towards qualifications in the following areas:
- Project Planning and Management
- Logistics and Supply chain business and related disciplines
- Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Marine, Energy)
- Manufacturing & Advanced Technologies
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Digital, Data & AI
- Communications
- Business & Project Management
- Related technical or professional programmes
Applications are invited from students across all programme years (ROI only).
Macmac Cleaning Services Ltd – Specialist Interior & Exterior Cleaning for the Wind & Energy Sectors
Member introduction
The following member profile has been provided by Macmac Cleaning Services Ltd.
Macmac Cleaning Services Ltd is a trusted, award-winning cleaning partner serving East Lothian, Edinburgh, and the wider Scottish region. With a strong reputation for reliability, compliance, and high-standard service delivery, we are proud to introduce our specialist interior and exterior cleaning solutions tailored for the wind and energy sectors. As these industries continue to expand and innovate, we recognise the need for cleaning partners who understand safety-critical environments, operational efficiency, and the importance of maintaining assets to the highest standard.
Our team is trained, insured, and equipped to support both onshore and associated energy facilities with a comprehensive range of services designed to protect equipment, enhance site presentation, and support safe working conditions. From routine interior cleaning of offices, welfare units, and control rooms to specialist exterior cleaning of hard surfaces, cladding, solar arrays, turbine bases, and access routes, Macmac delivers a consistent, compliant, and quality-driven service.
Venterra company INSPIRE Environmental opens new Aberdeen base, strengthening Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain
Member news
INSPIRE Environmental, part of Forth & Tay Offshore member Venterra Group, has established a permanent operational base in Aberdeen, bringing advanced marine science capability into the heart of Europe’s busiest offshore energy hub and investing directly in Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain. The move enables rapid mobilisation across Scotland, the wider UK and Europe, and represents a long-term commitment to local delivery, with plans to grow a team of around 30 specialists by 2030. This includes the creation of several new skilled environmental roles in 2026, supporting Scotland’s offshore wind pipeline from early survey through to long-term monitoring.
INSPIRE supports offshore infrastructure across the full lifecycle, from early survey and consenting through to construction and long-term monitoring. Its integrated offering spans benthic and fisheries science, underwater acoustics, Nature-Based Design, and advanced data services – all focused on delivering clear, regulator-ready evidence that keeps projects moving.
Forth & Tay Offshore extends deadline for updated supply chain survey to 20 March 2026
Forth & Tay Offshore has extended the deadline for its updated supply chain survey to 20 March 2026, giving companies additional time to take part.
The survey refreshes our understanding of offshore wind activity across the east coast and the wider Scottish supply chain. It builds on the findings from our previous survey and also invites feedback on the services we provide, alongside the types of support or information that would be most valuable to businesses across the sector.
We are aiming to build a comprehensive picture of companies that are active in, previously involved with, or looking to enter the offshore wind industry. This includes organisations within the Forth and Tay region and across the rest of Scotland. The results will help us highlight capability, identify areas of opportunity, strengthen engagement across the cluster and continue promoting the east coast as a leading hub for offshore wind activity.
You do not need to be a Forth & Tay Offshore cluster member to take part. If you are not yet a member, we would be pleased to welcome you. Membership is free and open to all companies with an interest in offshore wind.
All responses will be treated confidentially and presented only in anonymised form.
Your input plays a vital role in shaping the support we provide to the supply chain. We encourage all relevant organisations to participate and help build the most accurate picture of Scotland’s offshore wind capability.
The survey will now close on 20 March 2026.
Inch Cape Contractor seeks to expand Scottish Supply Chain
Inch Cape’s export cable installation contractor, Enshore Subsea, is seeking to expand its Scottish supply chain ahead of offshore works planned for 2026.
Enshore Subsea will be operating from Forth Ports Dundee and Rosyth and is refreshing its Scotland-based bidders list, including the re-tendering of a number of framework agreements.
The contractor is interested in hearing from Scottish suppliers able to provide goods and services including:
- PPE and safety consumables
- Tooling and hire equipment
- Fasteners and fixings
- Lifting equipment
- Fabrication and welding services
- Industrial coatings
- Marine supplies
- Scaffolding
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