Associate Director Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer – UK Grid Network
Overview
Join Jacobs as an Associate Director Protection & Control Design Engineer, supporting high‑profile projects across the UK and Continental Europe in the Power & Energy portfolio. The role involves design and delivery of protection and control systems for high voltage assets such as AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for P&C systems on 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.
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 (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.
Why Jacobs?
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package that includes 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, and reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through the Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work‑life balance and flexibility are key focus areas – we’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time, and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. We support mental health, creative collaboration, and provide global giving and volunteering programs.
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