Iberdrola - Windanker Offshore Wind Farm
Keeping the permitting programme on track across multiple work packages, contractor interfaces and regulatory requirements called for dedicated, senior permitting expertise.
READ MOREEighteen years of offshore wind recruitment gives our team the project history, client relationships, and candidate networks that no generalist recruiter can match.
WTG, Foundations, Cables & Subsea and Offshore Electrical Engineering each have their own divisional specialist, not a generalist passing between disciplines.
From development and FEED through fabrication, installation, offshore commissioning and long-term O&M, we place across every stage of the offshore wind project, not just peak construction.
Installation technicians and marine crew alongside engineering leads, project managers, and commercial directors - ERSG operates across both ends of the offshore wind workforce.
Our offshore wind teams are active across the North Sea, Baltic, US East Coast, and Asia-Pacific, deploying talent where projects are, not where it's convenient.
Single specialist placements and large-scale project mobilisations. ERSG's workforce solutions capability means we can staff construction phases at volume, not just fill individual seats.
We handle IR35 status assessments and compliant contractor engagement for UK-based offshore wind programmes, reducing administrative and legal risk for our clients.
We understand the different hiring challenges at each level of the offshore wind supply chain - from utility-scale developers to specialist marine subcontractors - and we staff them differently.
An offshore wind recruitment agency sources and places technical, engineering, and project professionals for offshore wind development, construction, and operations. Specialist agencies like ERSG - active in the sector since 2008 - maintain dedicated teams across key disciplines including WTG installation, foundations, cables and subsea, and offshore electrical engineering, placing both contractors and permanent hires with developers, EPCIs, OEMs, and O&M operators.
Offshore wind roles span the full project lifecycle. Key positions include offshore installation managers (OIMs), WTG commissioning engineers, foundation design engineers, marine warranty surveyors, cable engineers, geotechnical specialists, offshore project managers, HSE advisors, substation engineers, and O&M technicians. Vessel-based roles - marine coordinators, load-out supervisors, and offshore completion managers - are also in demand during active installation campaigns.
Technical roles typically require relevant engineering degrees (mechanical, electrical, civil, structural) or HNC/HND with significant industry experience. Offshore personnel require GWO (Global Wind Organisation) basic safety training as a minimum, with additional certifications for specific roles: HUET for helicopter transport, BOSIET, and OEM-specific training for WTG commissioning. Project management roles may require PRINCE2, PMI or APM certification.
Offshore wind is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors globally, with major capacity expansions planned across Europe, the US East Coast, and Asia-Pacific through the 2030s. Demand for skilled professionals is consistently outpacing supply, creating strong job security and competitive salaries. The sector offers project variety, international opportunities, and the career satisfaction of working on large-scale clean energy infrastructure.
Floating offshore wind uses turbines mounted on floating foundations rather than fixed monopiles or jackets, enabling deployment in deeper waters beyond the reach of conventional offshore wind. The technology is still developing but commercial-scale projects are advancing in the UK, Norway, and Portugal. Jobs include mooring and anchor engineers, floating foundation designers, dynamic cable specialists, and offshore operations professionals with relevant experience from oil and gas or fixed offshore wind.
Offshore wind engineering salaries are competitive. Graduate engineers typically earn £30,000–£40,000. Mid-level engineers and project managers typically earn £55,000–£80,000. Senior technical leads and project directors can earn £90,000–£130,000+. Day rates for contractors vary by discipline: £350–£500 per day for mid-level engineers, £500–£800 for senior offshore project roles.
Contract offshore wind recruitment places professionals on fixed-term engagements, typically tied to a specific project phase - FEED, installation campaign, commissioning, or an O&M contract. Contractors may work through their own limited company or via an umbrella company. ERSG manages the full process: identifying the right candidate, confirming scope and rate, and handling IR35 compliance for UK-based engagements. Contracts can range from a few weeks to multi-year programmes.
ERSG has placed offshore wind professionals since 2008 and has dedicated divisional specialists across WTG, Foundations, Cables & Subsea, and Offshore Electrical Engineering. Unlike generalist recruiters, our offshore wind team has the project knowledge and candidate relationships that come from nearly two decades in the market. We operate across Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific. To discuss a hire or a job opportunity, use the form below.