Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid NetworkJacobs • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
About
Associate Director Protection & Control Design Engineer – UK Grid Network Jacobs is expanding its UK and continental Europe teams. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to lead design for high‑voltage projects including AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Position Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Responsibilities
Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
Oversee interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination
Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages, bids, and client deliverables
Manage and grow the P&C engineering team, including recruitment, onboarding, and capability development
Monitor and improve team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics
Support major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and resource planning
Undertake site visits and non‑intrusive surveys as required for design or site support
Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings
Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards
Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market positioning
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer through the IET
Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage installations (132 kV–400 kV)
Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards
Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design
Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, wind farms, and HVDC
Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and manage competing priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Benefits
Competitive package with 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
Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships
Matched‑funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations through our Collectively program
Flexible working arrangements – hybrid, part‑time, or flexible hours and locations
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet every listed requirement.
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Languages
- English
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