Energy site to create 200 new jobs - graduate jobs

Graduates looking for jobs in the renewable energy sector have been given a boost with the news that a multi-million pound offshore wind centre is to be built in Scotland.

Energy engineering giant Doosan Power Systems plans to locate a research and development centre at Westway in Renfrew, a move which will see the creation of hundreds of new jobs.

Up to 200 jobs will initially be on offer at the site, while a second phase would see the establishment of assembly and manufacturing facilities, subject to further discussions.

In the next 10 years, Doosan expects its offshore wind plan for Scotland to generate 1,700 new jobs - of which the company would directly recruit approximately 700, with a further 1,000 employed in the supply chain.

The site at Renfrew will be developed under a formal agreement with Scottish Enterprise.

Separately, First Minister Alex Salmond announced that Steel Engineering, also based at Westway, will create a least 120 new jobs, supported by £1.8 million regional selective assistance through Scottish Enterprise.

Skills Development Scotland is in discussions with Steel Engineering about a planned training school which will be named the Renewable Energy Steel Trades Academy.

In partnership with Anniesland College, the company plans to provide intensive and exclusive training tailored to the latest fabrication techniques, and welding procedures required by the renewables industry.