Planning Graduate 2026

Our Seaway7 Graduate programme is now open for applications for our Aberdeen office.

Seaway7 has an exciting opportunity for a graduate level candidate interested in Planning. This is a full time, staff role, based in either our Aberdeen, Scotland office.

Our Graduate Development Programme

• Launch a rewarding career in renewable energy, addressing some of the globe’s largest offshore wind projects. Applicants will be required to start their journey with us in August 2026.
• Our Aberdeen office is key to our endeavours, providing extensive experience on our offshore wind projects
• Our programme typically takes two years to complete, and this is just the beginning of your career at Seaway7. Begin this transformative journey with us in August 2026. During the first two years, you will rotate across our Planning, Contract Management & Commercial functions. This will provide exposure across a wide range of planning activities through a mix of formal training sessions, on-the-job development, mentoring, and personal development.

What will you be doing?

On-the-job development

• Through on-the-job training you will develop key capabilities related to Planning through rotations in different functions
• You will participate in a wide range of activities including:
• Following your mentor on the Project or Tender they are involved in supporting day to day project requirements, claim events.
• Working with Supply Chain colleagues reviewing, negotiating and placing supplier contracts.
• Working with Legal colleagues to understand the inner workings of the company’s legal obligations.
• During this time, you will become proficient in our systems and gain experience in wider business processes
• You will participate in project tasks to challenge your presentation and team building skills and network with Seaway7 Engineering graduates including the opportunity to participate in the global off-sites

Training courses

• This is organised to provide the opportunity to gain deeper insights into some of the key aspects related to Planning and Project Support functions
• Training in the work that Seaway7 performs from the managers of each department

Mentoring

• You will be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and support your progression. The mentor will maintain regular contact with you providing direction to ensure you achieve targets and goals

What experience would we like you to have?

It’s the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills, and experience, powering us to be leaders in offshore wind.

• Degree qualified in one of the following areas: Quantity Surveying, Business Management or Engineering
• Good IT skills with the ability to work with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint in particular
• A great collaborator, able to work effectively as part of a large team
• Problem solver, anticipating and finding effective solutions to tasks
• Great attention to detail, with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
• Has an ability to deal with complex logic

What do we offer?

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.

This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way.

Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best – in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT– We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.
• FLEXIBILITY - We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer a working from home options that gives employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face to face time that keeps our team spirit at the center.
• WELLBEING - Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.
• CONNECT – Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging.

Our passionate employees make it all happen.

The Next Steps

To apply for this role, simply click the ‘Apply’ button found on this page.

You may be prompted to set up a profile with us. It’s quick and easy to do. Or, if you have already created a profile with us, simply log in and submit your application.

Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission.

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps. To find out more about Seaway7, please visit our website.