Senior Associate Director Overhead Lines; OHL

Jacobs is expanding its UK and Continental Europe team and seeks a Senior Associate Director Overhead Lines (OHL) to lead high‑profile projects within our Power & Energy portfolio, including high voltage substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

• Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Manage and lead HV/EHV Overhead Line designs at all project stages.
• Prepare and review proposals and reports detailing project scope, timelines, budgets and resource allocations.
• Engage regularly in client‑facing design reviews and technical workshops.
• Lead and mentor a team of specialist design engineers on overhead transmission line solutions.
• Identify and manage project risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and clients.
• Ensure all designs are appropriately reviewed and approved following best practice and by a qualified individual.
• Work with the resource manager to expand the team.
• Improve and implement efficient design processes with the existing team.
• Support the wider team to ensure designs are sustainable and support environmental and planning aspects.
• Address any issues arising from the construction teams.
• Ensure the drawings and specification documents provide sufficient, accurate information for construction.

• Proven experience in OHL design (132kV–400kV), ideally in UK transmission and distribution.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil or Electrical) or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (IET) or working towards chartership.
• Experience with CDAE and/or TP141 authorisation.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work streams and contribute to strategic project delivery.
• Proficient in industry‑standard software such as PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Tower, PLS‑Pole and Auto Desk tools.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Well‑being benefits.
• Global giving and volunteering opportunities.