Working in the energy industry
Approximately 145,000 jobs in Scotland are provided by the oil and gas industry, representing 43 per cent of total UK oil and gas employment.
If you are interested in a career in the energy industry, visit the following websites for more information:
Talentscotland.com
The aim of talentscotland.com is to attract highly skilled professionals to choose Scotland as a location to live and work.
Read a guide to working in the energy industry on the talentscotland.com website
Search current vacancies in the energy industry on the talentscotland.com website
The Oil and Gas Academy
The Oil and Gas Academy is an industry-funded, employer-led organisation committed to developing the oil and gas industry’s workforce capability.
Read a guide to careers in the oil and gas sector on the Oil and Gas Academy website
Scottish Renewables
Scottish Renewables supports the development and provision of a sustainable energy future for Scotland. Their website includes a guide to careers in the renewables industry.
Higher and Further Education courses available in Scotland which address renewable energy
Employment opportunities from Scottish Renewables and its members
You can also post a request for work placement opportunities on the Scottish renewables website.
Subsea UK
Subsea UK is the champion for the UK subsea industry. They act for the entire supply chain bringing together operators, contractors and suppliers in the industry. You can use their members' directory to find companies operating in the subsea sector.
Search the members' directory on the Subsea UK website
Energy Manufacturing Database
The Energy Manufacturing Database is the essential reference guide to Scottish manufacturing capability. It contains details of over 150 companies involved in research, products and technology development, and services and support. You can use it to search for companies operating in the sector.
Search the Energy Manufacturing Database
Graduates for Business
Graduates for Business gives you the chance to gain valuable business experience in a commercial environment. You apply the skills from your degree course to help develop or implement a specific project for the company – and get paid a salary while doing so.
The programme offers an ideal way to develop your career. You have the chance to make a real contribution to the company’s productivity – which helps to boost your earning power and employability. Many graduates have been offered permanent positions as a result of the scheme and haven’t looked back.