More than 450 jobs across central and northern Scotland are expected to be supported through the latest supply chain update for SSE's Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, including 80 new SSE roles in Glasgow and 50 new Siemens Energy positions at Montrose Port. The uplift brings the total number of Scottish roles announced by SSE for its 1.4GW Berwick Bank B project to almost 1,000, underscoring the industrial and economic boost the scheme is set to deliver. The project sits around 38km off the Scottish coast in the outer Firth of Forth.

In total, 455 skilled engineering, project delivery and servicing roles are anticipated across Scotland, split between SSE and Siemens Energy. SSE plans 200 engineering and project delivery roles at its Waterloo Street office in central Glasgow, of which 80 are newly created. Siemens Energy expects to support 255 roles nationwide, including 50 project delivery posts from its new Glasgow office and 50 new jobs at Montrose Port to service and maintain the wind farm in its first five years. Up to 155 turbine pre-assembly roles would be based at a northern Scottish port to be confirmed. SSE has named Siemens Energy as preferred supplier for turbines and substation platforms, subject to a final investment decision and contract award.

Scottish Government Energy Minister Stephen Gethins will unveil the package during a visit to SSE's Waterloo Street office in Glasgow, meeting members of the Berwick Bank team.

Scottish 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."

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The Scottish jobs announcement forms part of a wider UK package of more than 2,600 skilled manufacturing, engineering, project delivery and servicing roles linked to SSE's selection of Siemens Energy as preferred supplier for Berwick Bank B. The UK-wide plan has been welcomed by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh ahead of the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Türkiye.

UK Prime Minister Andy 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.

"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."

UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said: "This is another vote of confidence in British homegrown, clean energy.

"Investment in offshore wind and clean power is creating quality jobs and rebuilding industry, while delivering the clean power we need to lower bills and reach net zero.

"As the world gathers at COP31, Britain is leading from the front as a renewable energy powerhouse, turning the fight against climate change into a brighter future for British companies, industrial communities, and future generations."

SSE said the latest package highlights the broader economic opportunity Berwick Bank B can bring to Scotland, supporting skilled employment, industrial capacity and supply chains across central and northern regions while boosting homegrown power.

SSE Chief Executive Martin Pibworth said: "Berwick Bank is a fantastic opportunity for Scotland and the UK. And what's really exciting is how far the benefits reach. Through our partnership with Siemens Energy, this one project can support more than 450 high-quality jobs across Scotland, including 130 new jobs in Glasgow and Montrose. Together with jobs we've already announced for the project, this takes the total number of Scottish jobs backed by Berwick Bank so far to almost 1,000.

"That's a brilliant story.?Berwick Bank has the potential to become the world's largest offshore wind farm, strengthening Britain's energy security while backing the skills and supply chains that can help drive economic growth in Scotland for years to come.

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

Siemens Energy is expanding in Scotland with a new Glasgow office expected to employ up to 150 people, supporting wider renewables, grid infrastructure and service work nationwide. The company is also investing in apprenticeships and training to build the workforce needed for the growing energy sector.

Darren Davidson, Managing Director, Siemens Energy 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."

Berwick Bank B is part of the wider 4.3GW Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm. If built to full capacity, Berwick Bank could become the world's largest offshore wind farm, capable of meeting more than 6% of current UK electricity demand and powering almost 7 million homes annually. SSE is working towards a final investment decision expected late next year. Subject to that, preparatory offshore construction could begin in 2028, with turbine and offshore substation installation from 2030 to 2032.