Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid NetworkJacobs • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network
Jacobs
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
About
Overview Jacobs is seeking a Director – Substations (Primary Design) 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. The role provides executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients.
Key Responsibilities
Define and lead the strategic direction of Jacobs’ Substation Primary capability across the UK and Europe
Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
Ensure quality assurance, technical governance, and delivery excellence across all substation 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
Oversee resource planning and ensure adequate training and capability development
Lead and support major bids, including technical strategy, resource alignment, and client engagement
Review and approve HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
Chair high-level design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required
Represent Jacobs in industry bodies and forums, influencing standards and best practices
Maintain and grow strategic client relationships, supporting business development and market positioning
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
LCDAE/PD (TP137) and TP141 authorisation
Recognised authority in HV substation engineering (132kV–400kV), including AIS/GIS and HVDC systems
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
Ability to influence technical standards and contribute to industry innovation
Why Jacobs? People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and a competitive package is offered to retain and attract the best talent. UK employees may receive benefits such as medical cover, parental leave pay, employee assistance, professional development reimbursements, and community engagement through the Collectively program. We support hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements.
Additional information Jacobs values inclusion and belonging and partners with initiatives to attract talent from diverse backgrounds. We are a disability-confident employer and welcome flexible working requests. Jacobs supports a hybrid working policy and provides recruitment process support.
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Languages
- English
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