Published 07/07/2025 | Last Updated 28/10/2025
“When I first got the chance to join the team at Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm, I felt very fortunate as there was a real shortage of jobs around.”
Those are the words of Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK sub-agent Hari Evans as he reflects on the impact working on multi-million-pound onshore wind farms has had on his career.
The 25-year-old expanded his technical knowledge and expertise on Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm. Residing around 10 minutes from the 27-turbine site, he recalled how being placed on the project was transformative.
He said: “Finding work locally was challenging at the time, so to have the chance of employment, not only with Jones Bros, but on a major development so close to home was fantastic.
“That scheme, and those like it, make a huge difference in improving the job opportunities for residents like me in rural communities.
“I started out as a junior project engineer alongside 20 to 25 others, and learnt so much, including the importance of carrying out ecological measures to ensure the site is left in pristine condition.
“This meant preventing polluted water from running off into the surrounding nature and setting up the site to help capture or filter pollutants, protecting nearby water quality and habitats.”
Having joined the Ruthin-based company in 2017 as a higher apprentice, one of Hari’s first projects was the 16-turbine Brenig Wind Farm.
Speaking about the benefits of onshore wind farms in relation to gaining core industry skills, he continued: “From conducting ecological works to pouring turbine foundations, there are so many subsets.
“In this way, you learn a range of transferrable skills that can be applied to numerous schemes, which stands you in good stead for the future.
“I’ve seen trainee engineers progress into senior positions, such as contracts managers, and many others have built long-term careers in renewables thanks to opportunities like these.
“And with roles ranging from planners to technicians, there is something to suit everyone."