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Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ Substation Primary capability across the UK and Europe
  • Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
  • Ensure quality assurance, technical governance, and delivery excellence across all substation projects
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent to support growth and delivery
  • Drive team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives
  • Oversee resource planning and ensure adequate training and capability development
  • Lead and support major bids, including technical strategy, resource alignment, and client engagement
  • Review and approve HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
  • Chair high-level design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
  • Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required
  • Represent Jacobs in industry bodies and forums, influencing standards and best practices
  • Maintain and grow strategic client relationships, supporting business development and market positioning

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation
  • Recognised authority in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems
  • Proven leadership across large-scale infrastructure programmes and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in bid strategy and client engagement
  • Demonstrated success in team growth, recruitment, and capability development
  • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence technical standards and contribute to industry innovation

What we offer

  • free single medical cover and digital GP service
  • enhanced parental leave pay
  • free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
  • reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
  • matched-funding
  • paid volunteering time
  • charitable donations

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