Engineering giant announces dozens of new jobs for Montrose
Engineering giant Siemens has announced 50 new jobs for Montrose after the German firm was chosen to supply Berwick Bank wind farm with turbines.
Montrose Port will serve as a repair and maintenance base for Berwick Bank B offshore wind development.
The port already hosts bases for the Seagreen and Inch Cape offshore wind projects. Berwick Bank B is a 1.4 gigawatt project consisting of 93 turbines.
It is one part of a wider development which could see the world’s largest wind farm developed off Scotland’s east coast.
Siemens Energy has committed to creating 50 high-skilled jobs in long-term service and maintenance in the Angus town.
And an additional 30 construction jobs are expected as the base is put together.
It follows the announcement of 100 new jobs made in September by SSE.
Located in the outer Firth of Forth, around 38km off Scotland’s east coast, Berwick Bank B forms part of SSE’s wider 4.1GW Berwick Bank project.
In January, SSE successfully secured a 20-year contract in the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides long-term revenue certainty for the project.
If fully delivered, 4.1GW Berwick Bank could become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, generating enough electricity to meet more than 6% of UK demand.
The announcement follows SSE’s selection of Siemens Energy as preferred supplier for offshore wind turbines and substation platforms for Berwick Bank B.
The appointment remains subject to a final investment decision on the project by SSE and a final contract award.
Siemens Energy 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.
“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.”
SSE Chief Executive Martin Pibworth added:
“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.”
Dundee City East MSP and 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.”
Prime Minister Andy Burnham added:
“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.”
This article appeared in the Courier on 11 November 2026