Senior Associate Director – Substations

1 day ago

City Of London, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time

Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) – UK Grid Network Jacobs invites you to join our team as Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) in the UK. In this role you will lead the design and delivery of high‑profile projects across the Power & Energy portfolio, including high‑voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Your Impact 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 Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients. Oversee quality assurance, resource planning and capability development across multiple projects. Lead technical reviews of HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing design and reports, mechanical interlocking, HV busbar calculations and equipment specifications. Coordinate with back‑office engineers, sub‑contractors and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery. Manage and contribute to tender packages, including technical and commercial submissions. Chair design and hazard review meetings and ensure technical assurance of HV plant design. Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required. Mentor senior engineers and contribute to succession planning and capability growth. Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market positioning. Represent Jacobs in industry forums and contribute to shaping technical standards and best practices. Requirements Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. LCDAE/PD (TP137) and/or TP141 authorisation ideally. Extensive experience in HV substation engineering (132 kV–400 kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems. Proven leadership in delivering complex, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of UK transmission and distribution standards and client expectations. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills. Strategic thinking with commercial acumen and a track record of business development. Benefits & Culture 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, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes. Reimbursement is available for relevant professional development and memberships. Our commitment to inclusion, safety and work‑life balance is evident through flexible working arrangements, hybrid options and support for wellbeing. We continuously invest in community giving, volunteering and new ways to support our clients and environment. Location London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr

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