Senior Associate Director

Senior Associate Director – Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems. The UK and Continental Europe team is expanding, and we’re seeking a Senior Associate Director – Civils to lead frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high‑voltage substations, HVDC converter stations, overhead line interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. As a Sr. Associate Director you will: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients; Define civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant layouts; Drive technical reviews and approvals covering foundation design, structural framing, equipment plinths, transformer bunds/oil containment, flood risk/SuDS, access/haulage, drainage and outfalls; Chair design reviews; assure compliance with client procedures; Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs’ quality processes; Plan resources, programmes and budgets; coordinate with back‑office engineers, sub‑consultants and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery via common data environments and BIM workflows (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation); Provide construction‑phase support (RFI responses, site inspections, NCR close‑out), attend site visits, pre‑construction reviews and witness civil elements (foundations, bund systems, drainage structures); Lead and contribute to tenders (technical and commercial), proposals and client presentations; maintain and grow strategic client relationships; position Jacobs in industry forums and standards working groups; Line‑manage and mentor Senior/Principal Engineers; build succession and capability; set technical standards and foster a culture of innovation and excellence. Requirements: A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline; Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution; Experience delivering complex multi‑disciplinary Energy Transition projects with strong client‑facing capability; Proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within UK T&D; Fluency in BIM/CDE processes and design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Tekla/Tedds), data governance and model assurance; Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement and business‑development acumen; LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation preferred. Why Jacobs: People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees receive free single‑medical cover, a digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement for professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, which includes matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. We are a disability‑confident employer and will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from those who may not meet all the listed requirements and are seeking flexible working arrangements. If you require reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process (for example, a different application format), please contact the Careers Support team. #J-18808-Ljbffr