Montrose Port to welcome Siemens Energy as SSE’s Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm supports almost 1,000 Scottish jobs

Montrose Port is set to welcome Siemens Energy to its port community after SSE plc selected the company as preferred supplier for turbines and offshore substations at the 1.4GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, with 50 new delivery and servicing roles expected at the port.

SSE plc announced today that the appointment is expected to support 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. In Scotland, a further 455 engineering, project delivery and servicing roles would be supported by Siemens Energy and SSE. This brings the total number of jobs announced by SSE in support of Berwick Bank B to more than 3,000 jobs across the UK including almost 1,000 in Scotland.

The announcement has been welcomed by the UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh ahead of attendance at the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye.

The Prime Minster 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.

“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.

“Our National Wealth Fund means that public investment is working alongside private capital to build homegrown energy and bring a return for the taxpayer. Because for me, a clean energy future is one that brings down bills.”

Of the 455 roles announced across Scotland, 130 are new jobs created. SSE has announced 200 engineering and project delivery roles in Glasgow, 80 of which would be newly created, while 255 would be delivery and servicing roles supported by Siemens Energy, including 50 newly created roles at Montrose Port.

Scottish Government Energy Minister Stephen Gethins said: “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.

“As one of the world’s largest planned offshore wind developments, Berwick Bank B underlines the scale of Scotland’s renewable energy potential. From project delivery and engineering to long-term operations and maintenance, offshore wind is creating opportunities for people, businesses and communities across the country, and a more secure and more affordable energy future for Scotland and Europe.

“The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that Scotland’s energy transition delivers lasting economic benefits, supporting high-quality employment, strengthening our supply chains and helping position Scotland as a global leader in offshore wind.”

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 more homegrown energy.

SSE Chief Executive Martin Pibworth commented: “Berwick Bank is a fantastic opportunity for the UK. And what’s really 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.

“That’s a brilliant story. 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.

“With world leaders gathering at COP31, Berwick Bank is a pretty compelling example of what clean electrification can deliver in practice, right here at home.”

Siemens Energy will also strengthen its presence in Scotland with a new Glasgow office, which is expected to employ up to 150 people and support the company’s wider renewable energy, grid infrastructure and service activities across Scotland. The company is also investing in apprenticeships and training to help develop the skilled workforce needed for Scotland’s growing energy sector.

Darren Davidson, Managing Director of Siemens UK & I 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.

“While the project remains subject to final approvals and contract award, we are proud to be working alongside SSE as it progresses this nationally significant development. Berwick Bank B can play an important role in strengthening the UK’s energy security while supporting industrial capability and supply chains across the country.”

In September 2026, Montrose Port was selected by SSE plc as the preferred location for Berwick Bank B’s operations and maintenance base which will see 100 long-term jobs created, which a further 30 supported during construction of the base.

Tom Hutchison, Montrose Port CEO, welcomed the news from SSE and Siemens Energy saying: “We’re proud that 50 new delivery and servicing jobs are expected to be created at Montrose Port as part of the new roles across Scotland. We look forward to welcoming Siemens Energy to our port community and working together. This is fantastic news for Montrose, our local supply chain and Scotland’s energy future.”

About Berwick Bank B

SSE’s 1.4GW Berwick Bank B project forms part of the wider 4.3GW Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm project. If built to its full capacity, Berwick Bank could become the world’s largest offshore wind farm on completion, capable of meeting more than 6% of current UK electricity demand and power almost 7 million homes annually.

Its delivery would strengthen the UK’s long-term energy security and help deliver more of the homegrown, affordable energy the country needs.

SSE is progressing Berwick Bank B towards a Final Investment Decision, expected late next year.

Subject to that decision, preparatory offshore construction works on Berwick Bank B could begin in 2028, with turbine and offshore substation installation beginning in 2030 and completing in 2032.