Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid NetworkJacobs • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer - UK Grid Network
Jacobs
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
À propos
Your impact Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. In this senior technical leadership role you will 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, and ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages, bids, and client deliverables.
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
Required Qualifications
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 (132kV–400kV)
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
Why Jacobs? People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive 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, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
Equal Opportunity Statement As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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