Sr. Associate Director – Substation Primary

Description

• 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.
• Chair design and hazard review meetings and ensure technical assurance of HV plant design.
• Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required.
• Represent Jacobs in industry forums and contribute to shaping technical standards and best practices.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to succession planning and capability growth.
• Manage and contribute to tender packages, including technical and commercial submissions.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market positioning.
• Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strategic thinking with commercial acumen and a track record of business development.
• Strong understanding of UK transmission and distribution standards and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
• Extensive experience in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation preferred.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance