Siemens Energy has been named by SSE as the preferred supplier for the turbines and offshore substations for the 1.4GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Scotland.
The Scottish offshore wind project is expected to support thousands of jobs in the UK should it move forward to a final investment decision (FID) and contract award.
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According to SSE, Siemens Energy’s appointment as preferred supplier involves the provision of both wind turbines and the electrical substation infrastructure for Berwick Bank B, located around 38km from the Scottish coastline.
The project is aimed at delivering industrial growth in the north of England and Scotland, as well as strengthening local supply chains.
Approximately 2,677 jobs in manufacturing, project delivery, engineering, and servicing across the UK are anticipated to be supported by the investment.
Siemens Energy will engage its established UK operations in the project, supporting about 2,222 existing and project-related roles in the north of England.
This includes positions in wind turbine blade manufacturing in Hull, engineering and delivery in Manchester, and assembly activities in Newcastle.
In Scotland, Siemens Energy and SSE expect to support 455 engineering, delivery, and servicing roles, with notable new positions to be created in Glasgow and at Montrose Port.
The announcement was welcomed by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh ahead of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye.
Prime Minister Burnham said: “This major investment in UK renewables is a vote of confidence for building in Britain. And it is great news for billpayers because every turbine we put up is power under British control, not at the mercy of events on the other side of the world.”
For Scotland specifically, 130 of the anticipated roles are expected to be new jobs.
SSE has stated that 200 jobs in engineering and project delivery would be supported in Glasgow, including 80 new positions.
Siemens Energy anticipates 255 delivery and servicing jobs in Scotland, with 50 new posts at Montrose Port.
Berwick Bank B forms part of SSE’s wider 4.3GW Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm initiative.
SSE aims to reach an FID on Berwick Bank B by late next year. If approved, preparatory construction could start in 2028, with turbine and substation installation scheduled between 2030 and 2032.
Siemens Energy UK and Ireland managing director Darren Davidson said: “Being selected as preferred supplier for Berwick Bank B brings together some of the very best of Siemens Energy’s UK capabilities.
“From turbine blade manufacturing to engineering, project delivery and assembly across our sites in Hull, Manchester, Newcastle and Scotland, this project has the potential to draw upon the breadth of skills and experience we have developed across the UK.”
