Jones Bros appointed to help deliver Clashindarroch II Wind Farm19th Dec 2025

A leading civil engineering firm has been appointed to manage the balance of plant at Clashindarroch II Wind Farm.

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has been contracted by Vattenfall to carry out key activity at the 14-turbine wind farm in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which is expected to produce enough electricity to meet the equivalent demand of more than 61,000 households.

As part of a package in excess of £30m, the Ruthin-headquartered company will upgrade 15km of existing and 8km of new access tracks, construct 14 710m³ turbine foundations and associated crane hardstanding, and undertake cabling work to connect the site to Cairnford substation.

Contracts manager David Nicolson, who will oversee a team of 120, including apprentices and trainees, said: “We are thrilled to have been appointed to work on Clashindarroch II Wind Farm.

“We have a vast amount of experience working on wind farms, especially in Scotland, and this presents another fantastic opportunity for our highly skilled team to showcase their talents.

“It’s also fantastic to continue our relationship with Vattenfall after delivering Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm in South Wales.”

Main construction work is expected to start on site in spring 2026, with the first power generation earmarked for summer 2027.

Jones Bros and Vattenfall have worked together to provide an in-depth social value commitment plan, which factors in jobs, skills and workforce development, the supply chain, and community.

A minimum of two new apprentice opportunities will be created and one paid work placement to a local college or university engineering undergraduate is on offer.

Residents within a 50-mile radius who meet the minimum role requirements will also be guaranteed a job interview, with all openings advertised online.

All team members will receive project-based, on-site, vocational qualifications and training as required, including continuous Clashindarroch II Wind Farm-focused health and safety instruction.

David added: “As with all our projects, we will be looking to utilise the local supply chain wherever possible and be a positive influence in the community. That starts with meeting local firms at the Vattenfall-hosted event in Huntly in January.

“We are committed to engaging with the public through careers events, our public liaison officer and school and college programmes focusing on STEM and our Build a Bridge Challenge. We will also support local groups and charities.”

Stuart Matthews, Vattenfall’s senior project manager for Clashindarroch II Wind Farm said: “We’re delighted to award the contract for balance of plant works at Clashindarroch II to Jones Bros. This milestone is about more than delivering infrastructure – it’s about creating lasting value for the region.

“Together, we’ve developed a comprehensive social value plan that prioritises local jobs, skills development, and supply chain opportunities. We’re committed to making sure this wind farm brings lasting benefits to local communities and the economy, now and for future generations.”

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 hundreds of apprentices over the years.