Director - Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid NetworkJacobs • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Director - Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network
Jacobs
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
À propos
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
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 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.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering programme, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices / projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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