Job description
Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan's largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world's leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world's most successful offshore wind companies.
We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale.
Why this role matters
The EPCI Director is a key role with wide ranging accountabilities to oversee the design, procurement and construction of the 1.5 GW Mona wind offshore farm. The role will report to the Project Director and will manage a substantial budget, a globally based supply chain and a team of talented and experienced package managers.
In this role you will
- Overall responsibility for safe and successful delivery of the EPCI scope of the offshore wind farm & associated transmission system according to the agreed schedule, budget and quality, with the support of the Project Management Office, quality, HSSE and consenting teams.
- Responsiblity for the design, engineering, certification, procurement, fabrication, installation, construction, commissioning and handover to O&M of the project, in compliance with the respective consents obligations and implementing the O&M requirements into design and delivery.
- Responsiblity for the integrity of the design and delivery of the wind farm, including the integration of the packages.
- Responsiblity for the preparation of the CAPEX and energy yield, maximizing optimization of the project.
- Responsiblity for preparation of procurement and contracting strategy (in collaboration with package managers). The Project Procurement Manager will work together with the EPCI director to ensure that this contracting strategy is fit for purpose and ready to progress for approval and implementation.
Job Requirements
To be successful in the role you will bring:
- Strong leadership skills and experience of leading multidisciplinary teams in a global context.
- A proven track record of EPCI delivery at the largest scale of Offshore Wind projects including both generation and transmission scopes.
- Experience of working within UK HSSE and legislative context.
- Qualified to Masters degree level in a relevant engineering discipline with evidence of continued professional development.
What you can expect from us
Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You'll enjoy:
- A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company.
As we build our company, we are driven by:
- Care for each other and our world - we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas
- A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible
- A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind - we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.
Pay & benefits
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About this role
About Parkwind
Company Overview
Parkwind N.V., wholly owned by JERA
HeadquartersLeuven, Belgium
Founded2012
SizeApproximately 100 employees (source: linkedin.com). In 2023, the company generated a revenue of €434 million (source: cbinsights.com).
What They Do
Parkwind focuses exclusively on offshore wind energy and is involved in the development, financing, construction, and operation of wind farms in the North Sea and beyond. The company has expertise in wind farm design, engineering, operations, and research and development in areas such as hydrogen production and aquaculture (source: parkwind.eu). Their core activities encompass the full lifecycle management of offshore wind projects, from concession applications to grid integration and maintenance. This is illustrated by their ownership interests in four Belgian wind farms in the North Sea, which together represent over 750 MW of operational capacity (source: offshorewind.biz).
Projects & Track Record
Parkwind holds stakes in four completed Belgian offshore wind farms in the North Sea: Belwind (completed in 2010), Northwind (completed in 2013), Nobelwind (production started in 2015), and Northwester 2 (operational in 2015) (source: parkwind.eu). Internationally, notable projects include Arcadis Ost 1 in Germany, which was awarded in 2020 and is currently under construction, and Oriel in Ireland, where a joint development agreement with ESB was signed in 2020 (source: offshorewind.biz). Ongoing major projects and pipeline include further developments in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Japan, France, Norway, Greece, and Australia/New Zealand, with over 750 MW operational in collaboration with JERA (source: parkwind.eu).
Recent Developments
In March 2023, JERA acquired Parkwind from its previous owners, including Virya Energy, valuing the company at €434 million, primarily due to Parkwind's portfolio (source: cbinsights.com). Since April 2024, Parkwind has operated as part of JERA Nex, JERA's renewable energy subsidiary. No major contracts, mergers, or funding rounds have been documented in the sources for 2024-2025, apart from the ongoing integration into JERA and a mention of industry challenges in May 2025 (source: offshorewind.biz).
Working at Parkwind
Parkwind offers positions across all stages of the offshore wind cycle, including development, financing, engineering, project delivery, operations, maintenance, and R&D in hydrogen and aquaculture. The company collaborates with the world's leading offshore energy experts in departments such as management and technical design teams (source: parkwind.eu). The company culture emphasizes learning, growth, and development within an independent structure, now supported by JERA, with a focus on value creation for teams and partners (source: offshorewind.biz).
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