New Offshore Wind Facilities to Bring Around 180 Jobs to Montrose

Montrose on Scotland’s east coast is set to become a bigger hub for offshore wind energy, with two major projects promising nearly 180 new jobs.

Engineering company Subsea Micropiles is investing over £5 million to build a new factory at the Port of Montrose. This factory will produce parts that help anchor floating offshore wind turbines, which are used in deep waters around Scotland and abroad. The project is expected to create about 80 jobs, mostly in manufacturing and related roles.

The Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise are backing the project with public funds, including a £1.45 million grant to help get the factory up and running. This follows an earlier £6.7 million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank, which supports Scotland’s growing offshore wind sector.

At the same time, energy company SSE has chosen Montrose as its preferred base for operating and maintaining the Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm. This wind farm is planned to generate 1.4 gigawatts of power, enough for millions of homes, and could become one of the world’s largest once fully built. The operations base is expected to add around 100 full-time jobs, mainly for technicians and engineers who will keep the wind farm running smoothly over its lifespan.

Both projects highlight Montrose’s growing role in Scotland’s clean energy future. The port already supports other wind farms and has plans to expand its facilities to handle more offshore wind activity. With new industrial land and a skills academy nearby, Montrose is positioning itself as a key centre for renewable energy jobs and investment.

Local and national leaders say these developments will help secure long-term economic benefits for the region, supporting local businesses and creating skilled jobs in a sector that is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years.