Senior Associate Director - Civil Engineering; Transmission & Distribution

Senior Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Transmission & Distribution)

Jacobs, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

• 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 (e.g., Civil 3D, Revit, Micro Station).
• Provide construction‑phase support (RFI responses, site inspections, NCR closeout), attend site visits, pre‑construction reviews and witnessing of civil elements.
• 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.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution.
• Experience with in a civil discipline and in delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects for the Energy Transition industry.
• Proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within UK T&D, with strong client‑facing capability.
• Fluency in BIM/CDE processes and design tools (Civil 3D, Revit, Micro Station, Tekla/Tedds), data governance and model assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement and business development acumen; able to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation preferred.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work. We actively build vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, so every employee can find connection, purpose and belonging.

We are committed to embedding safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging in everything we do.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We are a UK‑based inclusive organisation committed to equal opportunities for all.