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Jones Bros’ role on Dogger Bank will help provide sizeable economic boost to UK economy9th Dec 2025
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK’s work on Dogger Bank Wind Farm will help boost the country’s economy by an eye-catching £6.1 billion.
The world’s largest offshore wind farm will be capable of generating enough power for around six million UK homes each year once fully operational.
As a tier one contractor, Jones Bros was responsible for the installation of onshore cable infrastructure for the Creyke Beck grid connections in East Riding of Yorkshire.
The Ruthin-headquartered firm was also appointed to deliver the enabling works package for the onshore converter station platforms for Dogger Bank C in a joint contract with neighbouring Sofia Offshore Wind Farm.
Jones Bros is also responsible for delivering trenching, duct installation, and joint bays for the 2km connection for the third phase of the wind farm, near Redcar, and the National Grid infrastructure at Lackenby on Teesside.
A report written by economic consultants BVG Associates highlighted that the 10-figure sum is driven by significant investment in UK companies, jobs, and skills during the wind farm’s lifecycle.
Jones Bros certainly played its part with:
- Around 85 per cent of its contract value delivered by itself or UK-based companies, with 55 per cent of subcontracted work awarded to firms in the north east.
- More than 230 jobs supported, including 115 directly and 116 indirectly through the supply chain.
- Eight higher apprentices, including one from the north east, working on Dogger Bank as part of the company’s development plan.
- 46 plant operatives and groundworkers, including 12 local recruits, on site, with around 30 per cent retained upon completion.
Jones Bros senior contracts manager James Lockwood said: “We are always eager to give our apprentices and trainees valuable on-site experience, and as the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank is a hugely significant project to be a part of.
“The numbers speak for themselves, and I know it has always brought everyone from senior managers to trainees and apprentices a great sense of pride to be associated with the scheme.”
The report was commissioned by Dogger Bank’s equity partners SSE, Equinor, and Vårgrønn, who are currently constructing the offshore wind farm in three 1.2GW phases at adjoining sites in the North Sea more than 130km from the Yorkshire coast.
Energy minister Michael Shanks said: “Clean, homegrown power is the right choice for families and industry right across the country. Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and more secure than new gas – helping us bring down bills for good.
“As shown by this independent report, offshore wind projects such as Dogger Bank will generate billions for the UK, while also delivering thousands of good jobs – showing once again that clean power is the economic opportunity of the 21st century.”
Dogger Bank Wind Farm project director, Olly Cass, said: “People have always been at the heart of everything we do on Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Even from the early days of planning, there was an inherent drive from everyone involved to see what value we could unlock through this extraordinary engineering masterpiece.
”Offshore wind is a global sector with a global supply chain, but this report proves we have the skills, expertise, and desire in the UK to fuel the energy transition and create economic value that’s far-reaching.
“The ripple effects of our UK spend, generating £6.1 billion for the UK economy, can be felt from the Highlands of Scotland, down to the south coast, and plenty more in between.”
The full report can be found here: https://doggerbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dogger-Bank-Wind-Farm-economic-impact-report-by-BVG-Associates.pdf
Established in the 1950s, Jones Bros owns one of the largest plant fleets in the UK and employs approximately 500 people.
The company is currently working on contracts in various sectors including highways, flood and marine defence, reservoirs, waste management and renewable energy around the UK.
The company runs an award-winning apprenticeship scheme, which has produced nearly 40 per cent of its current workforce, with many of its senior managers having started out as apprentices or in a trainee role. It has recruited more than 100 apprentices during the past three years.