Sr. Associate Director – Substation Primary

5 days ago

Greater London, United Kingdom NRL Full time

Sr. Associate Director – Substation Primary Location: UK-wide (flexible) Senior Associate Director with Extensive experience in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV) to lead high-voltage substation projects across the UK and Europe. To provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design, oversee technical assurance, mentor engineers, and support business development. 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. Qualifications Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Chartered Engineer through the IET. LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation preferred. Skills & Experience Extensive experience in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), 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.Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure. The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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