Wind Turbine Technicians are hardworking and outgoing. They have to use their initiative and have excellent self-management skills. They must be able to problem solve and work under pressure, working as a team and independently.

Can I do this job?

You can work in this role with no prior experience in an entry level position and work your way up as you gain more experience. If you’ve re-trained using prior knowledge and experience, you might be able to apply for more senior positions. There are Wind Turbine Technician apprenticeships available, and specific courses, but prior experience instead of a qualification can also lead to successful employment.

You don’t need any specific qualifications to become a Project Manager, but a business focused qualification or apprenticeship might be helpful depending upon what you’re interested in. It can be helpful to take professional qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM to refine your skills, and these can make you employable.

It’s important to have time management and organisation skills. You must also be able to work independently, as well as managing and being part of a team. It can be helpful to be motivating and enthusiastic.

Can I do this job?

Experienced, or inexperienced, leaving school or looking for a new career opportunity, there are pathways available to enter a career and progress as a Project Manager. Mostly the experience you’ve gained through school, extracurricular activities and whilst working in other roles with help equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience required to enter roles in Project Management. The more experience you have, the more senior roles you can apply for.

A Project Engineer focuses on the technical aspects of a project, and have to be able to understand the specific technological risks, frameworks, and standards to be adhered to around the specific projects, and industries they’re working in.

You would require an Engineering qualification, and commence in an entry level role. It can be helpful to take professional qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM to refine project management skills, and these can make you more employable. With time, knowledge and experience, you could progress in Project Management.

Project Engineers are excellent at problem solving and should enjoy working on highly complex projects. They have strong decision-making skills and use communication skills to effectively manage projects and people. This involves being a team player as well as working independently.

Can I do this job?

There are multiple routes to gaining an engineering qualification, which is the entry route to becoming a Project Engineer. Becoming a project engineer requires experience, and upskilling and reskilling courses can assist you in career progression as well as transferring your skills to a different industry.

You could work within a large organisation, or an individual renewable developer, understanding and designing transmission systems for offshore wind farms. Accuracy and precision are paramount in this role. Engineers are often required to work independently but must also be able to work as part of teams, particularly to collaborate to find the best solutions to problems.

Can I do this job?

You may be able to apply for an entry level position as a High Voltage Engineer after completing a relevant Engineering Modern Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or Degree. There are multiple career opportunities and routes for promotion as your knowledge and experience grows. Typically, you’d be expected to hold an Engineering qualification, likely in Electrical Engineering. The transferability of skills gives multiple opportunities to work around the world and in different settings and offers different entry points for people with more experience.

Apprenticeships are excellent routes to learn and get paid and offer multiple opportunities as experience and knowledge progresses.

You must be reliable, hardworking, and outgoing. People are required to use their own initiative and have excellent self-management skills. They must also be able to problem solve and work under pressure, and work as part of a team, as well as independently.

Can I do this job?

Experienced, or inexperienced, leaving school or looking for a new career opportunity, there are pathways available to enter a career and progress a career as a plumber focusing on low carbon and renewables. If you have prior experience, but not a trade qualification there are opportunities for recognition of prior learning to help you on your journey in this area.

Understanding regulations relating to Hydrogen and communicating them to others within the organisation is key. You need to be a strong influencer, excellent communicator, critical thinker, independent decision maker and team player.

Can I do this job?

If you’re starting out on your career journey, there are lots of routes available to gain the qualifications required to enter the Hydrogen Health and Safety workforce. You’d typically be required to hold an Engineering or Science qualification, or relevant on the job experience including project management, handling of hazardous materials and process safety management. Experience is transferable from petrochemicals, making this an excellent route for people looking to transfer from Oil and Gas. Once in a role you’ll gain the experience and knowledge to help you progress your career. If you’re already experienced, but don’t have knowledge of renewables, taking upskilling courses can help you gain additional knowledge so you’re ready to take the next step.