Director Protection

3 days ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time

Director Protection & Control (P&C) - UK Grid Network Join to apply for the Director Protection & Control (P&C) - UK Grid Network role at Jacobs 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 Director - Protection & Control 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. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ Protection & Control capability across the UK and Europe Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and delivery excellence across all P&C 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 Lead and support major bids, including technical strategy, resource alignment, and client engagement Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, supporting business development and market positioning Represent Jacobs in industry bodies and forums, influencing standards and best practices Oversee interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination Chair high-level design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical governance meetings Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and proactively manage technical risks Support succession planning and capability growth across the P&C team Here’s what you’ll need Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Chartered Engineer through the IET TP141 Authorisation (Protection & Control) National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) Recognised authority in P&C engineering for high‑voltage installations (132kV–400kV) 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 Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and HVDC Ability to influence technical standards and contribute to industry innovation Why Jacobs? People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and the company offers a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Additional benefits include UK free single medical cover, digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, reimbursement toward relevant professional development and memberships, matched‑funding and paid volunteering time, charitable donations, and a flexible hybrid working model. Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. The company commits to inclusion and belonging in everything, with a culture of caring and mental health support. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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