About the role
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.
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.
About JERA Nex bp
JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects.
A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.
Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.