Associate Director – Substations; Primary Design Grid Network

Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio, including high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

• Provide leadership on FEED and detailed design work streams 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.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 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.

We offer a competitive package, free single medical cover, digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, employee assistance and parental programmes, professional development reimbursements, and our Collectively program.

Jacobs is a disability confident employer and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all candidates and provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.